Wangari Maathai – Faith Congregational Church

Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt movement in Kenya in 1977, which has planted more than 10 million trees to prevent soil erosion and provide firewood for cooking fires. A 1989 United Nations report noted that only 9 trees were being replanted in Africa for every 100 that were cut down, causing serious problems with deforestation: soil runoff, […]

Atomic Anniversaries August 5, 2026
Each year, August 6-9 is set aside as Nuclear Week, a time of remembrance that marks the anniversaries of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the end of 1945, the bombing had killed an estimated 140,000 people in… The post Atomic Anniversaries appeared first on United Church of Christ.
UCC’s Pacific partner issues deep sea mining resolution: Collaborative action needed to battle harmful practice August 4, 2026
On July 24, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS), gathering for its XXXVI General Assembly, took a stand against the catastrophic practice of deep-sea mining in the Pacific region. After two weeks of prayer, more than 600 delegates representing 120 congregations throughout the Pacific,… The post UCC’s Pacific partner issues deep sea mining resolution: Collaborative action needed to battle […]
Citizens Bank ends ties to companies running ICE detentions after faith leaders, activists strategically withdraw funds August 4, 2026
Citizens Bank has announced it will stop financing two private prison companies following months of pressure led by faith-based groups and activists. The decision comes in the midst of a coordinated campaign of public pressure combined with regular acts of… The post Citizens Bank ends ties to companies running ICE detentions after faith leaders, activists […]

Hope in God August 10, 2026
Because of his father’s alcoholism and mistreatment of his mother, Pablo left home when he was a teenager. He moved in with an uncle, graduated high school, married, and had three children. But sadly, Pablo began repeating the same destructive behavior he’d once fled. His own alcohol addiction and behavior began to tear his family […]
Costly Faithfulness August 9, 2026
The film A Hidden Life tells the true story of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter during World War II. Sickened by Nazi atrocities and believing only Jesus is Lord, Franz refuses to swear allegiance to Hitler and is arrested. The rest of the film shows the anguish this brave stand brings him. Franz’s village treats him […]
Impacting Generations August 8, 2026
During basketball practice, Enrique’s dad asked him and his friend to show the team how to pass the ball correctly. Enrique had practiced for weeks but feared messing up. He prayed, completed the drill, and said, “Thank You, Lord!” Later, his dad said, “I’m proud of you for working hard, Son. But I’m prouder that […]

The FAA wants to reboot the nation's airspace. This airline shows how it might work August 10, 2026
When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.
An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse August 10, 2026
In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
Minneapolis volunteer group connects singles passionate about environmentalism August 10, 2026
A volunteer group in Minneapolis is trading dating apps for garden tools and invasive plants, as singles passionate about environmentalism work together to restore a park while making new connections.

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