The Black Church has long taken up the charge to protect God's creation and God's people and has outlined a need to address environmental justice and environmental racism. From black church summits, leadership consultations, advocacy with elected officials and statements on climate change and public lands, the black church has lent its considerable voice to the faith and environmental movement.

In particular, the black church has engaged on the issue of climate change. Climate change is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time and contributes to thousands of asthma attacks, hospital visits, and premature deaths each year. African Americans and lower-income communities are often hit the hardest by climate change in the United States.

Climate Change Curriculum for Black Churches 

The National Council of Churches put together a curriculum to engage adult education groups on the issue of climate change.

Climate Change Action

More than 15,000 clergy and senior leaders have signed onto a climate statement calling for action on climate change. Click here to view the ad. Click here to see a resolution passed by the AME church.

Black Clergy Methane Statement

Black clergy signed a letter calling on the EPA to collect data on methane pollution and take action to limit methane pollution from oil and gas sources.