Mary Evelyn Tucker directs the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale University and has been a valued leader at Blessed Tomorrow for many years. Her prolific work as a climate leader, author, and educator has offered groundbreaking initiatives in…
In 2006, the TED Talks series premiered online, spurring one the most gripping idea sharing forums the world had seen since Vidal v. Buckley. Vastly less controversial than the ABC primetime debate, the now ten-year-old program churns out speeches from…
Blessed Tomorrow Ambassador Training This free, self-paced, online training equips community leaders with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and take action on climate change in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, communities, and beyond. The Case for Climate Action,…
A recent article in the Boston Globe features Dr. Dorothy Boorse, a biology professor at a Christian evangelical school, Gordon College, in Wenham, Massachusetts. Dr. Boorse helps to break the stereotype that the evangelical community is anti-science and skeptical of climate change. In fact,…
Religious pilgrimages and accompanying festivals have forever been a staple of faith-based groups around the world. To embark on an arduous journey, solely for the purpose of connecting to a physical landmark that once served as an abstract pillar of…
Every religious leader holds a sacred duty to guide their congregates on matters of social justice. Faith leaders provide a moral compass that assist us in navigating issues of ethics and communal good, but many religious leaders have trouble determining…
This Wednesday marked the beginning of the season of Lent in the Christian tradition. As you may know, Lent, which lasts for 40 days until Easter Sunday on April 5th, is a time of reflection and discipline when many Christians…
Pope Francis is scheduled to release his Climate encyclical in the next few months, in which he will guide 1.2 billion Roman Catholics on how to engage climate change. While the specifics of the encyclical are still a mystery, it…
Climate opinions in America are difficult to track and often waver with the political tide – an ebb and flow of economic and party line rhetoric. While surveys such as the Sage Report demonstrate that Americans place high concern on monetary risks, moral…
The number of Americans identifying as Christian has dropped 8% since 2007, according to Pew Research. The largest proportion of these ‘nones' are found in the droves of Millennials leaving the church, forcing many faith leaders to reevaluate their approach.…
Scientists have been warning people for decades that climate change is a serious and pervasive threat to the prosperity of humankind. And while climate efforts of the past few decades are not to be forgotten, they simply have not been…
In many ways, climate change has become the great unifier of faiths. Bridging gaps and rekindling old friendships, this paramount moral issue has fostered ecumenical collaborations enabling faith leaders to guide America toward long-lasting climate resolutions. Breaking new ground, Rev.…