Green Chalice

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.

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Resources

Click here to view a single page with a curated list of Tools and Resources from Green Chalice, or scroll through the individual Resources listed below.

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

Celebrating the International Day of Biological Diversity

Topic: Advocacy, Environment, Justice · Article · May 2025

By: Rev. Ryan Cullumber

International Day for Biological Diversity is a reminder to give thanks and feel gratitude for this amazing planet and all the life that it supports. A day to recognize that the human race is not somehow apart and separate from the natural world but intricately connected. To not only feel the interconnectedness between the vast diversity of people but to also include the vast diversity of all forms of life. To see the Body of Christ as encompassing all of the natural world, not just humans.

Celebrating the International Day of Biological Diversity

Celebrating Earth Day

Topic: Climate Change, Environment · Devotional · Apr 2025

By: Rev. Ryan Cullumber

It is humbling to slow down enough to think how amazing this planet is and how the Earth provides everything we need to survive and thrive. And not just for humanity but for all of life from the microscopic organisms to the Blue Whales. The Earth is truly a gift from God.

World Water Day Reflection

Topic: Climate Change, Environment, Justice, Youth Ministry · Article, Explainer · Mar 2025

By: Rev. Ryan Cullumber, Associate Pastor at Harbor Christian Church

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.

Weightlifters

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Continuing Education, Conversation Guide, Environment, Justice, Lay Leadership, Prayer, Retreat, Spiritual Disciplines, Theological Manna, Week of Laity, Youth Ministry · Curriculum, Devotional, Download, Handout, Toolkit, Video, Workshop · Jan 2025

By: DHM Mission, Advocacy, and Programs Team

This season in our churches, homes, and schools feels heavy, but our collective capacity to strengthen one another and our communities is great. We are an extension of our magnificent Creator--one who emboldens, loves, and heals us toward a world that is unlike empire. The Realm of God moves by the Spirit in all living things, cultivating justice and harmony one precious load of anointing at a time. It is imperative we lift up and carry the power of the Holy Spirit in refreshing ways. Our legions of lay leaders fortify the church for every season, especially those seasons that dare us to follow Jesus. “Weightlifters” provides you with enough development materials for monthly laity training over the next year. Let us lean into intentional conditioning and be well!

After the Storm: Cultivating Hope/Healing after a Disaster

Topic: Climate Change, Pastoral Care, Retreat · Curriculum, Devotional, Workshop · Jan 2025

By: Scott Hardin-Nierri

This experience can be adapted for a 1-2 hour session, in-person during a church education hour, retreat, or workshop, or online. Though designed for people of faith, it can be expanded for interfaith or broader community settings.

An Intersectional Gospel: Faith that Moves Beyond Comfort

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Continuing Education, Environment, Theological Manna · Video · Dec 2024

Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen, Dr. Irie L. Session, Rev. Gabriel Lopez, and Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri; moderated by Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray

An Intersectional Gospel: Faith that Moves Beyond Comfort

Funding for Good: Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

Topic: Environment, Fundraising · Event Recap · Nov 2024

This webinar recording is a collaboration with National Benevolent Association (NBA), Green Chalice and Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and offers tips, strategies and practical stories to help your congregation grow networks and resources to faithfully engage in climate action, community care and creation care. While this workshop will highlight stories of creation care funding it will be applicable to all collaborative efforts for congregations seeking to look outward in practice and resourcing.

Funding for Good: Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

Green Chalice Brochure – Spanish

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

Short Congregational Assessment: Stewardship of Land and property

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2024

Restoring Nature, Restoring Ourselves

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

By: Blessed Tomorrow

Experience

Under the Experience tab you will find Videos and Multimedia productions from/featuring Green Chalice.

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.