Building Thriving Congregations: Faith in Action
There has never been a more important time for the faith community to lead. Congregations that actively live out their faith have a ripple effect on the world with the greatest impact on local communities. We all need to remind ourselves and each other of the power of the Divine for transformation through us. According to the US Religion Consensus, there are around 350,000 houses of worship in the United States, more than twice the number of cities, school districts, law enforcement agencies, post offices, and Starbucks locations combined. Faith communities are the meeting spaces and backbones of our cities and towns, with a strong legacy of leading social change.
Blessed Tomorrow is committed to working with you to build and support thriving congregations, and in that spirit, we’re excited to announce the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025, taking place on March 27, 2025. This hybrid event will be streamed live and hosted at in-person locations across the US for engagement. To support thriving congregations, the Forum will support vibrant leadership, innovative faith and spiritual practices, resilience building, and active community engagement. Join people of faith for an inspiring day of collaboration and action.
A Look Back at the 2024 Forum:
The 2024 Forum included more than 1,400 registrants from over 515 congregations nationwide gathered online and in person at 70 locations from California to Maine. This diverse gathering represented over 20 denominations and faith traditions, each committed to integrating faith-driven environmental stewardship into congregational life. Explore the 2024 Forum Recommendations.
Why You Should Attend the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025:
- Deepen Your Faith: Discover accessible and meaningful ways to integrate creation care into your sermons, teaching, and community outreach, and inspire action.
- Inspire Your Congregation: Gain practical tools to engage your congregation in creation care in ways that are authentic for your faith and community.
- Connect with a Vibrant Faith Community: Engage with passionate faith and climate leaders in dynamic, interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration.
- Strengthen Congregational Unity: Bring members of your community together and attend in person at any host locations across the U.S., where local collaboration and shared purpose come to life.
Whether you are just getting started on care for creation, or have been engaging in climate action for some time, this event is for you! The National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 is FREE and open to all! REGISTER TODAY to become a local host, or to attend at an in-person location or virtually from your home or office.
Let us join together to build thriving congregations that support flourishing communities and support a bright and vibrant future for all.
About the Author:
Rev. Carol Devine, Blessed Tomorrow Director
Additional Resources:
Watch the American Climate Leadership Awards 2024
Watch the 2024 American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students
Join the Campaign: One Home One Future
Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023