GreenFraith - Ready to Turn Faith into Action? Sacred Training & F4CJ: Sun Day Updates Inside

GreenFaith USA has exciting updates to share–from new Circles and programs to powerful upcoming events. We know as authoritarian threats grow and critical environmental and social protections face cuts, we must remain unwavering in our mission: to respond with bold, faith-rooted action. This is a time for moral courage and spiritual organizing. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, organize, and act for justice with a community grounded in hope and conviction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us for our Sacred Action Training on July 24th. What does it really mean to take action as people of faith? Is it just attending services on the weekend and showing up to a rally on Monday—or is it something deeper? Throughout history—from the Civil Rights Movement to the struggle against Apartheid—people of faith have been at the forefront of powerful, nonviolent movements for justice. And today, in the face of the climate crisis and rising injustice, we’re being called to rise again. Join us next Thursday, July 24 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for GreenFaith’s Sacred Action Training—a dynamic, spiritually-rooted session that will: Ground you in GreenFaith’s vision, values, and theory of change Equip you with the skills to lead bold, faithful action for Faiths 4 Climate Justice: Sun Day Connect you to a growing movement of people of faith fighting for a livable future In times such as these, we are called to build a future we believe in; we hope you’ll join us on July 24th. Register Here for the Sacred Action Training -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Circle News: We’re thrilled to welcome Montclair, NJ’s Interfaith Climate Action (ICA) as a new GreenFaith Affiliate! ICA joins a growing network of New Jersey Circles, including the Central Bergen Circle, the Circle of Southern New Jersey, and the Summit Area Circle. Stay tuned—more Circles are forming across the state! Interfaith Climate Action was launched in January 2024, when three local congregations came together to amplify their climate efforts. The congregations’ Green Teams met over a potluck dinner, sparking a wave of ideas, energy, and enthusiasm. ICA’s first event, Clean Energy Now! An Interfaith Climate March from Grief to Hope, was inspired by a GreenFaith action in Charlotte, NC. Blending ritual, song, prayer, and art, the event guided participants from lamentation to a hopeful vision for a livable future. More than 100 people marched in the midst of a scorching heatwave. Their collective call to action was clear: support clean energy legislation. Throughout the summer, the group gathered over 400 signed postcards, which a multifaith clergy delegation delivered to State Senator John McKeon, a key environmental champion in New Jersey. Following the 2024 election of a climate denier to the White House, ICA organized a powerful Interfaith Climate Vigil—another GreenFaith-inspired action. The vigil provided space to process grief and anger, while deepening communal resilience. The call to action focused on stopping the construction of a proposed fourth gas plant in the overburdened Environmental Justice community of Newark, NJ. Participants sent postcards urging Governor Murphy to oppose the project. Looking ahead, ICA is collaborating with local faith communities, climate groups, and the Township of Montclair to organize a two-day Sun Day event on September 20–21. For more information or to get involved, contact: tracey@greenfaith.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming F4CJ: Sun Day Events F4CJ: Sun Day Welcome Call -- Thursday, July 17th 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET New to Faiths 4 Climate Justice: Sun Day? Want to learn more? Join the welcome call TONIGHT with the GreenFaith USA Organizing Team to connect with our larger GreenFaith community over our F4CJ: Sun Day. Register Here for the Welcome Call F4CJ: Sun Day Sacred Action Training -- Thursday, July 24th 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET Get grounded in GreenFaith’s vision of faith-led action, begin to connect and plan your own sacred actions for F4CJ: Sun Day. Register Here for the Sacred Action Training --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected with the GreenFaith Virtual Calendar GreenFaith now has a calendar you can access online. View and add this calendar to get automatic updates, notifications and registration links for GreenFaith’s public events. View & Add Calendar Here Want more ways to keep in touch with us? Follow GreenFaith USA on our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, X