Celebrate World Environment Day

The United Nations has celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 since 1972 to raise understanding of environmental issues and to empower people to act on behalf of a sustainable future. We encourage your church to celebrate World Environment Day on June 7 to encourage care for God’s creation. This year’s theme is “Your Planet Needs You – UNite to Combat Climate Change.”

Use the resources by the National Council of Churches to plan a service for World Environment Day. It includes sermon starters, youth activities, a group study guide and a bulletin insert.

For more information how climate change and the faith community download the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program’s study on Climate and Church: How Climate Change Will Impact Core Church Ministries.

Download these liturgical resources from the PC(USA) that blend the themes of Trinity Sunday and World Environment Day for worship on June 7.

Download a World Environment Day bulletin insert.

To learn more about World Environment Day, visit the United Nations Environment Program Web site.