Join Us in October for the Next Faithful Green Leaders Training!

More than 200 green teams throughout the Chesapeake Bay region have already answered the call to protect Creation by forming faith-based environmental teams in their communities. Now it’s your congregation’s turn! IPC’s Faithful Green Leaders Training program is designed to equip congregations with the knowledge, skills, tools, and ongoing support needed to launch and sustain a thriving Green Team. 

What is the Faithful Green Leaders Training?

This special FREE three-part training offers a comprehensive pathway for congregations to build effective teams focused on environmental stewardship and community impact. Through inspiring guest speakers and guidance from IPC staff, participants will learn practical skills to organize, motivate, and grow their teams for lasting impact. You’ll also gain insight into the many actions green teams are taking across the region, supported by IPC’s resources.

The training sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on these dates:

• Section 1: Thursday, October 9, 2025

• Section 2: Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Section 3: Thursday, October 23, 2025

What Will You Learn?

• How to launch and sustain a vibrant Green Team at your congregation

• Effective strategies for community engagement and environmental action

• Ways to leverage IPC’s tools, resources, and ongoing support to multiply your impact

• Stories and examples of successful Green Teams making a difference in their communities

Every participant receives an online handbook to guide their team’s journey, and quarterly check-ins with a team leader are scheduled for the first year to provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.

How to Register & Share

You can register for the upcoming Faithful Green Leaders Training by clicking the links below. Download and share our flyers to invite others in your congregation and community! The more people who join, the stronger the movement to care for Creation becomes.

**All attendees are strongly encouraged to come with at least 1 or 2 other people from their congregation. Check out our team building resources and reach out if you need help!

Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity on your social media channels, newsletters, and community boards. Use hashtags like #FaithfulGreenLeaders #CareForCreation #GreenTeam to amplify the message. Together, we can cultivate a faithful and powerful network of environmental stewards ready to protect and restore our waters and lands.

PDF Flyer: LINK | JPEG Flyer: LINK | Facebook Event Page LINK

Over the years we have been inspired by the fantastic actions that our teams have taken on. Here are just a few examples. To see more check out our full list and map of green teams here from throughout the Chesapeake Bay area.

Oseh Shalom Congregation - Anne Arundel
Our green team partners at Oseh Shalom have been busy! This spring they planted more than 90 native trees on their property with help of nearly 60 volunteers from the community. Together, the team helps to maintain the trees to ensure that they thrive. Additionally, With the support of their faith leaders Rabbis Daria and Josh Jacobs-Velde, the team maintains the native gardens on their grounds that create nurturing habitats for wildlife.

Grace Episcopal Church - Montgomery County
Soon after the green team at Grace Episcopal Church formed, they got right to work on their action plan. They have planted 10 trees on the property to help manage flooding on their parking lot. This spring, during Earth Month they came together again to install a beautiful 500 sq ft. native plant pollinator garden on their grounds. Join us at our next Learning Lab webinar in September to learn how they did it!

Additional Learning Opportunities

Beyond the core training, IPC offers monthly Learning Lab webinars covering a variety of environmental and faith-related topics. You can also access recordings of past webinars to keep growing your knowledge here.