Caring for God's Creation is an inherent part of religious life. From mountaintops to forests, green pastures to still waters, stars in the sky to lilies of the field, we experience the gift of Creation. With God's Earth experiencing environmental problems, many religious Americans are seeking to respond through their faith. 
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Religious Leaders Across the U.S. Call for Arctic Refuge Protection

Arizona Faith Leaders called on Congress to protect the Arctic Refuge. As a response to the Trump Administration's lease sale, senior religious leaders and state leaders sent letters to Congress urging protection of this sacred place. The leaders joined in solidarity with the Gwich'in community to steward God's creation. Letters were sent from black church leaders and leaders in Arizona, Colorado, Maine, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Religious Organizations Work to Address Climate

As COP26 concludes, religious leaders offered a concluding blessing. Religious organizations applauded President Biden's support of the Paris Agreement and lauded his Executive Orders on climate change. State religious leaders across the country also called on Congress to act on climate. Black church leaders urged Congress to take climate action along with faith leaders in West Virginia and Arizona.

Praying and Advocating During COVID-19

Religious organizations called for Congress to prevent water utility shutoffs and more than two dozen national faith organizations called for recovery packages from COVID-19 include environmental safeguards. Faith organizations urged Congress to address the pandemic by putting people first. Religious groups also made recommendations for any relief packages. In addition, several global faith organizations called for an economy of life in the time of the pandemic.

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National Religious Partnership for the Environment