Faiths Connect for Climate Action

Upcoming Activities and Announcements

Hope for the Long Haul: An Uncommon Conversation about Justice - 5-9pm 10/23 - https://cpcmadison.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226470753 

Of particular interest for those interested in exploring and understanding a Christian perspective, Christ Presbyterian Church of Madison hosts Hope for the Long Haul: An Uncommon Conversation about Justice , 5-9pm 10/23.  Co-sponsored with Faiths Connect for Climate Action and Faith In Place, find details and register here.   The evening will cover justice (racial, environmental, & immigration), hopeful perseverance, and spiritual connection through  teaching, reflection, and dialogue. The program also includes a simple meal. 

Book Study of Here Comes The Sun by Bill McKibben, held in-person at First Unitarian Society, Madison, WI

Bill McKibben is a well respected environmentalist who has written extensively on the impact of global warming. This book is a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. This three part book study/discussion is hosted by the Creation Care teams of Christ Presbyterian Church and the First Unitarian Society, and will be led by FCCA's Andy and Carol Phelps.

Location:  First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, classroom D

Held on three consecutive Wednesdays:  November 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

Register here:  https://bit.ly/Sun-book-study-2026

Also of note:  Tell all your High school and college youth about the

2026 Wisconsin Youth Climate Conference

November 14th at Madison College, Truax Campus, 1701 Wright Street - Madison, WI https://www.theconnectiondane.org/​

Hosted by Madison College, the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change, and the UN Association USA Dane County.

All youth who are engaged with or concerned about the climate crisis should know about this outstanding opportunity to connect and collaborate with students and environmental activists throughout Wisconsin, share and learn what to do to help the environment, exchange ideas with student groups and clubs, and more! Details and registration at https://www.theconnectiondane.org/. Adult volunteers in relevant organizations and programs can participate as exhibitors. No charge for all youth and limited number of volunteer adults per exhibit.

FCCA Celebrates Anniversary, Spreads Word, Co-sponsors Events

by Kermit Hovey, posted September 19, 2026

Faiths Connect for Climate Action celebrated nearly five years of connecting individuals from faith communities throughout Dane County and beyond by doing exactly that at its Anniversary Party in Brittingham Park on August 23. As part of the festivities Kathy Kuntz, Director of the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change, briefly addressed the dozens gathered with words of appreciation for FCCA’s efforts of support, inspiration, and education to move Dane county faith communities forward for a more just and sustainable world.

Thanks again to everybody who attended the FCCA Anniversary Party as well as all those of you who, through your participation, interest, and curiosity with FCCA, made this anniversary a cause for gratitude and celebration.

FCCA continues to help people of faith find opportunities to connect their values with options for climate action. We do so by participation, communication, and co-sponsorship for upcoming events such as:

Past Events: click here

About Faiths Connect for Climate Action

FCCA (https://sites.google.com/view/faiths-connect-climate-action/home) connects individuals from faith communities throughout Dane County and beyond.  In learning together and sharing experiences, we become better stewards of our planet.   We bring ideas and know-how for climate action back to our churches and other places of worship.  Our members often create or participate in environmental "Green Teams" or "Creation Care Teams" in their congregations.  Our vision is that FCCA’s support, inspiration, and education will move our faith communities to act to create a more just and sustainable world.