First and foremost, faith is at the heart of our work. As people of faith, we are called to act on climate and care for our common home. EJC initiatives encourage congregations, clergy, and communities to be aware and able to articulate the moral dimensions of climate change and environmental justice issues from a faith perspective based in love.
Creation Care is the commitment to be stewards of God’s creation.
Young people play an essential role in creating the world we want; however, their voices are not always heard. EJC aspires to create spaces for effective communication between youth, congregations, and environmental leaders.
Youth Engagement
As a founding organization of the Youth Climate Policy Council (YCPC), NCIPL is committed to addressing the climate crisis by providing a space where youth-led organizations from across the country can collaborate. The Council is intended to unify the youth voice on climate justice, create space for proactive policy engagement, increase youth participation in high-level dialogues and decision-making space, and diversify voices in the movement.
NCIPL joins Youth Delegates at the 2024 Local Conference of Youth USA (LCOY)
EJC Faith-Based Resources
Sacred Land, Air, and Water – Programs for N.C. Churches!
The North Carolina Council of Churches is partnering with JustFaith Charlotte to bring small group, eco-justice programs to churches across North Carolina. The JustFaith Ministries eco-justice program series is made up of three, 8-10 week programs, including:
Each program in the series is designed to educate, inspire, and equip participants to engage in efforts to increase environmental sustainability and impact change. All programs are grounded in group guidelines for respectful conversation and include prayer, dialogue, active listening, weekly spiritual practices, and relationship-building. Due to the generosity of a grant through the Gaston Community Foundation, we are able to offer our eco-justice programs FREE to the first 200 participants! Bring the program to your congregation today by contacting Kate Dennstaedt at charlotte@justfaith.org or 704-412-8458 for more information.
Advent Guide: Cultivating Care for Creation
As people of faith, we proclaim our belief that our world is God’s creation, that God sees it as good, and that it is ours to protect and maintain. We hope this guide will provide an opportunity for prayerful reflection within your faith community, your family, and on your own.
Legislative Bulletin: Faith and Climate Justice
Download our legislative bulletin that outlines what scripture tells us about how our faith is connected to environmental justice, how the Council has been involved in climate justice work, important facts and figures related to climate change, and what action you can take to get involved in creation care work.
Prayers for Creation from Many Different Faith Traditions
Review our comprehensive guide, Prayers for Creation from Many Different Faith Traditions, for a diverse collection of heartfelt prayers and spiritual expressions from various belief systems, fostering a profound connection and reverence for the natural world.
Advocacy Toolkit: Advocate with Compassion
The work of “Advocating with Compassion” is the faithful work of justice. This work is grounded in our values, faith traditions, spiritualities, and the work of countless colleagues who have committed themselves to doing climate activism in a more just way.
Ways to Take Action
Plan a Sermon or Climate Worship Service
Join Interfaith Power and Light by preaching and teaching about the urgent need to protect our children’s future and our common home from the impacts of climate change. Find worship resources here.
Earth Care Practices Survey of Congregations
The Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle is collecting surveys that will help your congregation provide data about local earth-friendly activities by focusing on 6 categories: Limiting Carbon Dioxide; Land Use Practices; Transportation; Advocacy for Eco-Justice; Education; Youth Involvement from congregations. Fill out the survey.