The Black Church and Climate Justice Webinar: Faith, Resilience, and Action for a Sustainable Future is a free virtual gathering examining how faith communities can confront climate change, advance environmental justice, and build more resilient communities.

A Prophetic Call to Climate Justice

The upcoming Black Church and Climate Justice Webinar is more than a scheduled program—it is a prophetic summons for such a time as this.

Rooted in the deep spiritual traditions of the Black Church, this virtual gathering invites clergy, faith leaders, laypersons, activists, and community members to explore how environmental justice is inseparable from the gospel’s call to love, liberation, and stewardship.

Participants will join a powerful group of clergy, theologians, ministry leaders, and climate justice advocates confronting the urgent realities of climate change and its disproportionate impact on Black communities.

Through Scripture, testimony, interactive conversation, and practical strategy, attendees will explore how faith can mobilize communities to care for creation, strengthen neighborhoods, protect vulnerable populations, and preserve the environment for future generations.

What to Expect

• Prophetic teaching from clergy and activists connecting environmental justice with spiritual renewal
• Interactive discussions about how churches can lead local climate and creation-care initiatives
• Real-life stories from congregations transforming their communities through sustainable practices
• Practical tools for developing climate-resilient ministries
• Strategies for educating, organizing, and engaging local communities

Why You Should Attend

Climate justice is not merely a political concern—it is a moral and spiritual mandate.

The Black Church has long stood at the forefront of movements for justice, truth-telling, liberation, and community transformation. This webinar continues that legacy by equipping participants to preach, teach, organize, advocate, and act with clarity and courage.

Attendees will leave better prepared to embody a faith that moves mountains, cares for the earth, strengthens communities, and protects those most affected by environmental harm.

Featured Speakers

Apostle Sharyn Cosby — Moderator

Apostle Sharyn Cosby is the founder and senior servant of In the Spirit Ministries and the founder and executive director of the Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center. She also serves as the Tulsa and Oklahoma Climate Ambassador and Green Chalice minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew

Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew serves as Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation and Associate General Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Arthur Carter, Ph.D.

Arthur Carter, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of Black Church Traditions and American Faith-Life at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Pastor Richard Williams II

Pastor Richard Williams II is lead pastor of Metropolitan United Methodist Church and founder and executive director of the Beacon Center in Montgomery, Alabama.

Javen Beck

Javen Beck is an intern with Be the Neighbor.

Join the Movement

Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, theologian, activist, educator, or concerned community member, you are invited to take your place in this growing movement.

Register for the Black Church and Climate Justice Webinar and enter a sacred space of learning, connection, reflection, and commitment—where creation care becomes both worship and witness.

Register Now

Event Organizers

Scott Hardin-Nieri

Co-Minister of Green Chalice
Email: shardinnieri@dhm.disciples.org

Carol Devine

Co-Minister of Green Chalice
Email: cdevine@dhm.disciples.org