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Earth Day Sunday

Faith and Earth Day

Since 1970, communities have taken one day each year to be especially mindful of the environment. Each year, the National Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Working Group focuses on a particular environmental theme and highlights a number of ways individuals and congregations can celebrate and protect God's creation. We hope these ideas inspire further thoughts, conversations, and actions in answering God's call to be faithful stewards of creation.

Get Involved

Do you want to plan an Earth Day celebration in your congregation? Click here for a list of ideas on how to celebrate Earth Day. Consider getting media coverage to spread the witness of your congregation honoring God's creation in prayer and action. Click here for tips on getting media coverage.

Learn More

Click here to find a treasure trove of Earth Day Sunday resources from the past 11 years, including sermon starters, liturgy samples, adult and youth education resources, and action steps for congregations. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these. Click here to download Acrobat Reader for free.)

For More Information Contact:

Eco-Justice Program OfficeNational Council of Churches
110 Maryland Ave., NE
Suite 108
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 544-2350
info@nccecojustice.org

New and News

This year, Earth Day will fall on Friday, April 22, 2011, which co-incides with Good Friday for both Western and Orthodox churches.

Stay tuned for Earth Day Sunday - 2011 resources.

Stories and Events

Click here to read about how different congregations have hosted Earth Day celebrations.

Get Involved

Wondering how to start planning? Click here for an Earth Day Sunday Planning Checklist.