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The Canopy of Creation: Tree Equity and Climate Justice Webinar (Creation Justice Ministries)
February 26 @ 6:00 pm
What if trees could tell the truth about justice in our communities and show us a way forward?
Across the United States, tree canopy maps trace the same fault lines as historic redlining, revealing how access to shade, clean air, and climate resilience has been shaped by systemic injustice. The Canopy of Creation invites the church to look up, tell the truth about tree apartheid, and rediscover trees as gifts, witnesses, and instruments of healing.
In this launch webinar, Creation Justice Ministries will introduce its 2026 annual resource, The Canopy of Creation: Trees, Faith, and the Work of Justice, and equip faith leaders with theological grounding, worship tools, and practical pathways for action. Participants will explore how trees are woven through Scripture, how tree equity connects climate resilience and racial justice, and how congregations can faithfully engage in planting, protection, and advocacy rooted in relationship and listening.
You’ll leave with:
- A clear theological framework for understanding trees as central to Christian faith and discipleship
- Practical ways to preach, pray, teach, and organize around tree equity and climate justice
- Stories and models from congregations already doing this work
- Tools to help your community move from love of trees to action for justice
Presenters
Additional guest contributors from denominational and community partners (to be announced)
Avery Davis Lamb, Executive Director, Creation Justice Ministries
Derrick Weston, Director of Theological Education and Formation, Creation Justice Ministries
Max Cawley, Director of Climate Research and Engagement, Museum of Life and Science
Rev. Caleb Cray Haynes/Jason Adkins, Trevecca Urban Farm
Dr. Verónica Godoy, A Rocha USA
Lida Aljabar, American Forests
Featuring music by Ken Medema
