A Global, Multi-Faith Eco-Theology and Communication Program

In the lead-up to the historic Paris Climate Agreement, a piece of theological communication made perhaps a greater impact than any other single piece of article, video or book. Laudato Si’ galvanized Catholics, Christians, and people of diverse faiths around the globe to put their beliefs into action for the Earth. Ten years later, the world needs religious insight and inspiration on the climate crisis more than ever.

That is why we are proud to announce a new initiative, Sacredly Grounded; designed to elevate the messages of up-and-coming religious communicators around the globe. We know that there are skilled writers and public speakers, early or in the middle of their careers, who have something important to say about climate justice from the perspective of their faith or spirituality. 

We want to help them communicate more effectively and to a wider audience.

About Sacredly Grounded

Sacredly Grounded is a year-long program for 12 eco-theologians or religious leaders from diverse faiths and spiritualities around the world who are passionate about the intersection between religion and climate justice. 

The application deadline is 15 January 2025. 

GreenFaith seeks early- to mid-career candidates with some experience in writing and speaking publicly about these issues, and who want to learn to amplify their message as part of GreenFaith’s growing global grassroots multi-faith work for climate justice.

What Participants Receive and Produce

Participants will attend a week-long Convocation in Nairobi Kenya (May 2025), undertake spokesperson, narrative and message development training, and receive a stipend of $2,000.00 USD while completing the following:

• Writing an 1,500-2,500 word essay linking themes of climate justice with their home country or region and their faith. GreenFaith will publish these essays in an e-book during 2025.
• Working with GreenFaith to develop short videos expressing their eco-theology, and responding to various matters of importance to the climate during 2025
• Working with GreenFaith to develop and place op eds at key moments in the lead-up to COP30 in Brazil 
• Speaking on webinars and to the media about their religious beliefs in relation to climate justice in their country or region
• Developing resources to assist religious leaders in speaking about these issues

The expectation is that participants will spend an average of 4-5 hours weekly on this initiative. Applicants from all religions and geographies are welcome to apply. The program will be conducted in English, though written and spoken content will be produced in a variety of languages. 

Apply Now

If you are a religious communicator – a theologian, a religious leader, an inspired writer or blogger – and you want to amplify a religious, ethical, spiritual message about climate justice, Sacredly Grounded may be for you. The application deadline is 15 January 2025.