Lutherans Launch Climate Justice Push with Film Series

Faith communities across America are getting powerful new tools to turn climate concern into real action, and the movement is already gaining momentum in synods nationwide.

Lutherans Restoring Creation has launched a suite of programs designed to help congregations tackle climate challenges through their faith lens. The centerpiece is a new Faith + Climate Film Series featuring stories from church leaders who are already making a difference in their communities.

The timing couldn't be better. As synod assemblies wrapped up this season, the Resolution for the Decade of Climate Justice gained support across multiple regions. The resolution pushes for dedicated staff and funding to help Lutheran communities prioritize environmental stewardship.

Renewable energy developer Chad Crowley recently led a conversation about how Lutheran ethics guide decisions around clean energy. His June 30 session explored something crucial: how to make the transition to cleaner energy sources fair for everyone, especially vulnerable communities.

The programs aren't just talk. Congregations can use the film series in youth groups, small study circles, and worship planning. A group screening on July 21 gives communities a chance to watch together and discuss next steps.

The Ripple Effect

This faith-based approach to climate action reaches beyond church walls. Lutherans are connecting environmental justice with racial justice through a five-part webinar series on dismantling white supremacy. The next session explores how gospel teachings support justice work.

Coffee with Christine, a monthly conversation series, connects everyday Lutherans with environmental policy advocates. These accessible touchpoints help people see how their daily choices and advocacy can create change.

The movement is also joining forces with Covenant for Our Future, a growing multi-faith coalition pushing for climate justice and economic dignity. When different faith traditions unite around shared values, the collective voice gets louder.

Registration for all events is free, and the resources work for congregations of any size. Whether a church has five members or five hundred, they can plug into this network of creation care.

Thousands of Lutherans are discovering that caring for the planet isn't separate from their faith—it's central to loving their neighbors and honoring what they've been given.