Apply today for Sacredly Grounded
We all know that high-quality religious and spiritual communication is transformative. That a well-written essay or op-ed, an inspired speech, a passionate and skillful video presentation can change peoples’ perspectives forever.
That is why we are proud to announce a new initiative - Sacredly Grounded - designed to elevate the messages of up-and-coming religious communicators around the globe. We know that there are skilled writers and public speakers who have something important to say about climate justice from the perspective of their faith or spirituality. We want to help them communicate more effectively and to a wider audience.
About Sacredly Grounded
Sacredly Grounded is a year-long program for 12 eco-theologians or religious leaders who are passionate about the intersection between religion and climate justice. The application deadline is 15 January 2025. GreenFaith seeks early- to mid-career candidates with some experience in writing and speaking publicly about these issues, and who want to learn to amplify their message as part of GreenFaith's growing global grassroots multi-faith work for climate justice.
What Participants Receive and Produce
Participants will attend a week-long Convocation in Nairobi Kenya (May 2025), undertake spokesperson, narrative and message development training, and receive a stipend of $2,000 USD while completing the following:
Writing an 1,500-2,500 word essay linking themes of climate justice with their home country or region and their faith. GreenFaith will publish these essays in an e-book during 2025.
Working with GreenFaith to develop short videos expressing their eco-theology, and responding to various matters of importance to the climate during 2025
Working with GreenFaith to develop and place op eds at key moments in the lead-up to COP30 in Brazil
Speaking on webinars and to the media about their religious beliefs in relation to climate justice in their country or region
Developing resources to assist religious leaders in speaking about these issues
The expectation is that participants will spend an average of 4-5 hours weekly on this initiative.
Applicants from all religions and geographies are welcome to apply. The program will be conducted in English, though written and spoken content will be produced in a variety of languages.
Apply Now
If you are a religious communicator - a theologian, a religious leader, an inspired writer or blogger - and you want to amplify a religious, ethical, spiritual message about climate justice, Sacredly Grounded may be for you. The application deadline is 15 January 2025.
I look forward to hearing from you.
In faith,
Rev. Fletcher Harper
Executive Director
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