Care for God’s Creation

Our mission is to connect Christian faith, spiritual practice and creation consciousness in order to demonstrate the fullness of God’s shalom. Out of our call to “do justice” (Micah 6:8), we strive to demonstrate the fullness of God’s shalom through living out our faith by caring for God’s creation.

In keeping with this demonstration, a resolution concerning carbon neutrality was passed at the 2017 General Assembly. From Hawaii and Washington to Ontario and Florida, and everywhere in between, Disciples congregations are caring for creation in unique and inspiring ways.

Resources

Click the link to view a single page with a curated list of Tools and Resources from Green Chalice or scroll through the individual resources found below.

Green Chalice Gathering: Preparing the Soil-Gardens and More April 16, 2026

Topic: Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Environment, Food, Justice · Event Recap · Apr 2026

World Water Day

Topic: Climate Change, Environment, Justice, Young Adults Ministry, Youth Ministry · Article, Explainer · Mar 2026

By: Rev. Ryan Cullumber

World Water Day is March 22nd. World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. Ecosystems supply, purify and protect freshwater resources. Apart from directly captured rainwater, humans get every drop of freshwater from either groundwater, surface water or frozen water.

World Wetlands Day

Topic: Climate Change, Environment, Justice, Youth Ministry · Article · Jan 2026

By: Rev. Ryan Cullumber

Every year World Wetlands Day is celebrated around the world on February 2nd. This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." The global campaign spotlights the timeless role of traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity.

Justice and Creation Fellows Applications Open Jan. 30-March 16, 2026

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Environment, Families and Children, Food, Intergenerations, Justice, Justice & Advocacy Ministries, Lay Leadership, Peace, Prayer, Racial Justice, Spiritual Disciplines, Storytelling, Training, Young, Young Adults Ministry, Youth Ministry · Event Recap · Jan 2026

Celebrating World Fisheries Day

Topic: Environment, Justice, Meditations, Youth Ministry · Devotional · Nov 2025

By: Rev. Ryan Cullumber

As we recognize and feel the interconnectedness between people and all living things, such as the world’s fisheries, we expand the Body of Christ to encompass all of the natural world, not just humans.

Justice and Creation Summer Fellowships with Green Chalice 2025

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Environment, Families and Children, Food, Grant, Immigration, Intergenerations, Justice, Lay Leadership, Pastoral Care, Racial Justice, Renewal, Retreat, Spiritual Disciplines, Stewardship, Storytelling, Vacation Bible School, Young, Young Adults Ministry, Youth Ministry · Video · Oct 2025

By: scott h-n

Green Chalice Flyer

Topic: Climate Change · Handout · Oct 2025

By: Green Chalice

Video: Let’s Talk about a Green Snowball

Topic: Action Tool, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Environment, Fundraising, Justice · Explainer, Video · Oct 2025

By: Justice and Advocacy Ministries and Green Chalice

In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Carol Devine (Co-Minister for Green Chalice and Director of Blessed Tomorrow) talks about the “Green Snowball” strategy for using the cost savings from green energy solutions to fund further green energy solutions for congregations.

Green Chalice Zoom Gatherings

Topic: Advocacy, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Continuing Education, Environment, Families and Children, Food, Grant, Intergenerations, Justice, Pastoral Care, Peace, Prayer, Racial Justice, Renewal, Retreat, Storytelling, Training, Young, Young Adults Ministry, Youth Ministry · Video, Webinar, Workshop · Oct 2025

By: Green Chalice and scott hardin-nieri

Extreme Heat- Community Needs, Faithful Responses.

Topic: Action Tool, BIble Study, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Conversation Guide, Environment, Justice, Lay Leadership, Pastoral Care, Peace, Prayer, Racial Justice, Spiritual Disciplines, Study Guides, Training · Curriculum, Devotional, Download, Handout, Webinar · Sep 2025

By: Scott Hardin-Nieri

Experience Green Chalice

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Learn more about the History of the Green Chalice efforts and ministry.  

Funding for Good: Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

This webinar is a collaboration with National Benevolent Association (NBA) and Green Chalice and Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and will offer tips, strategies and practical stories to help your congregation grow networks and resources to faithfully engage in climate action, community care and creation care.

Engage with Green Chalice

Please find a full list of upcoming and past events from Green Chalice.

Justice and Creation Summer Fellowship

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Upcoming Events

Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference Sept. 1-4, 2026 Christmount Conference Center

Date: September 1, 2026 4:00 pm – September 4, 2026 10:00 am (Eastern)

Location: Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC

Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy, Outdoor Ministries

Past Events

Green Chalice Online Gathering- April 16, 2026 Getting the Garden ready!

Date: April 16, 2026 7:00 pm – April 16, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Justice and Creation Fellows Applications Open Jan. 30-March 16, 2026

Location: At ministry sites with applications sent to Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri.

Organizer: Green Chalice

Program: Green Chalice

Green Chalice Online Gathering- February 12

Date: February 12, 2026 7:00 pm – February 12, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Eco Story Circles- Exploring Gratitude and Grief -Spring 2026

Date: February 11, 2026 12:15 pm – March 25, 2026 1:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Eco Story Circles- Exploring Gratitude and Grief

Date: October 6, 2025 12:30 pm – November 17, 2025 1:45 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Green Chalice Online Gathering- Oct. 2, 2025

Date: October 2, 2025 7:00 pm – October 2, 2025 8:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Young Adults, Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Christian/Ecumenical Climate Ambassador Training

Date: September 27, 2025 11:30 am – September 27, 2025 2:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference Sept. 16-19, 2025 Christmount Conference Center

Date: September 16, 2025 4:00 pm – September 19, 2025 10:00 am (Eastern)

Location: Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC

Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Extreme Heat: Community Needs and Faithful responses- Green Chalice Event

Date: September 3, 2025 1:00 pm – September 3, 2025 2:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Eco Story Circle Series: Exploring gratitude and grief in these times

Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm – April 17, 2025 1:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Disciples Justice Ministries Immigration Webinar

Date: February 25, 2025 3:00 pm – February 25, 2025 4:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: The Disciples Justice Ministries Working Group

Program: Disciples Men, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Green Chalice Online Gathering

Date: February 20, 2025 7:00 pm – February 20, 2025 8:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Funding for Good: Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

Date: November 21, 2024 8:00 pm – November 21, 2024 9:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Green Chalice

Ecumenical Climate Ambassador Training

Date: November 16, 2024 11:30 am – November 16, 2024 3:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: Blessed Tomorrow

Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy