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Application form for returning congregations

Contact Information for the person completing this application

Salutation

First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Phone

Mailing Address

Mailing City

Mailing State/Province

Mailing Postal Code

Mailing Country

Please answer the following questions:

Congregation Name:

Congregation Website (optional):

Location of Congregation

In a few sentences, how would you describe the place (geographic, social, and ecological) where your congregation is located?

Congregational Demographics

1. Denomination:

2. Average Weekly Worship Attendance:

0 - 2525 - 5050 - 100100 - 150150 +

3. In a few sentences, how would you describe the composition of your congregation?

Congregational Engagement With Climate and Environment

1. To what degree is your congregation engaged in climate-related or ecological concerns at this time?

“Tilling the ground” – no engagement yet“Planting seeds” - just getting started with educating and raising awareness“Sprouting” - at least one effort or event within the congregation“Blooming” – ongoing and significant engagement in the congregation and community“Fruiting” – we’re teaching other congregations how to do this work

2. In what ways has your congregation engaged in environmental issues or caring for

God's Creation in the past 18 months? (Check all that apply.)

Creation-centered worship service (Earth Day, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Season Creation, etc.)Creation-care or "green" team / committee / task forceSermon series (Season of Creation, nature themes in Scripture, etc.)Partnered with other community organization on environment-related project or causeEducational event or series about Creation, climate, or environmental justiceIntentional community engagement with nature (hikes, camping, etc.)Community gardenEnergy efficient upgrades or renovationsLocal waterway or land clean-upOngoing study group engaging ecotheology, advocacy, "green" scripture studies, etc.Participate in marches or public actions on behalf of climate or local environmental issueNone of the aboveOther (please specify)

3. Briefly describe one of these efforts that was particularly meaningful for your congregation:

Congregational Call

1. How did your congregation's participation in the 2024 Claiming Your Call program impact your congregation's emerging sense of call for transformational ministry in a climate-changed world? (125 word limit)

2. How could you imagine participating in the 2026-2027 Claiming Your Call program enhancing your current sense of vocation and commitment to action in a climate-changed world? (125 word limit)

Commitments

We commit to bring a team of four to this retreat, including the lead pastor (or functional equivalent).

We commit to actively participating in the year-long community of practice associated with this retreat.

Please attach a letter of support from a member of your local community beyond your congregation, supporting your congregation's application for participation in this program.

Comments related to the letter of support (optional):

Contact ID

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