Climate Change and Global Warming
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Carbon Reduction Campaign
An opportunity for individuals,
congregations and youth groups to care for Creation by reducing carbon emissions, while saving on energy costs. Sign up and take quantifiable actions to reduce energy use. We'll provide you with ideas for action and calculate your carbon savings. Click here to start reducing carbon.
Faith and Climate
Scientists tell us "global warming is real; the science is sound; and the effects are likely to be severe." As people of faith, we are called to care for all of God's children, especially the most vulnerable, and to protect and restore God's creation. Climate change is a threat to all people and all of creation. Join us as we work to address climate change
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People of Faith Take Action! Speaking Truth to Power
If you have a story to share, click here to let others know of your good work.
Take the time to speak out to elected officials, either as an individual of faith or as a congregation. From letters to Congress and the Administration as well as prayer vigils, we'll provide ways for you to add your voice to the faith collective to make a significant impact.
Click here to take action.
- Letter to President Obama. Join Christians across the US in telling President-elect Obama what our priorities are in the struggle to limit the future impacts of climate change on God's Creation. Click here to sign an open letter calling for effective climate action and justice for all.
- NCC's Faith Principles on Global Warming: Outlines principles to protect God's planet and people in any national climate change legislation. Click here to read these principles and to endorse them.
- Letter to Congress: Urges Congress to take immediate action to curb global warming and protect vulnerable populations from climate impacts. Click here to send a letter to your Members of Congress.
Links and Resources
Educational Resource and Denominational Statements
Learn how climate change will impact communities in poverty and other vulnerable populations by utilizing faith-based educational resources.
Worship Resources
From hymns to liturgy to sermon starters, learn how to incorporate climate justice into your worship services. Click here for climate justice worship resources. To submit your own worship resources, click here.
To view all the Faithful Climate actions and activities, click here.
Click here to visit the Faithful Christians Cooling the Planet campaign website.
For More Information Contact:
Eco-Justice Program OfficeNational Council of Churches
110 Maryland Ave., NE
Suite 108
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 544-2350
info@ncccusa.org
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