A banner for a faith-based call for climate justice
To raise awareness about the need for climate action and justice in our community and globally, we have collaborated with local artists to create a beautiful banner. This banner evokes faith-led leadership for climate justice, and we are inviting interested faith communities committed to climate justice work to purchase one, and hang it in solidarity on or near your worship space (or another area on your property with high visibility). It is our belief that the more of these that are hung throughout the community, the greater the call to action will become. These banners can also be a powerful in-point for your faith community into deeper dialogue on what it means to commit to action for climate justice. They are powerful conversation starters, and calls to action for justice in the face of the climate crisis.
The banner is as shown above and below, with the simple text "Join communities for climate justice | Act Now | www.FaithClimateJustice.ca". The colours and images are both very open to interpretation, but we feel evoke our common deeply spiritual connection to the climate and the Earth. The flock of birds may also evoke collective action, working together to address a shared crisis. It is a reminder of our responsibility to caring for creation, which we are all deeply connected to.
Banners are 4ft x 10ft, and the cost of a banner is $300. All banners are printed locally on high-quality, durable material that should last in most outdoor locations, and include grommets for mounting. We are happy to share suggestions for how to mount the banner safely and securely with interested faith communities.
To order one or more banners, or for any other inquiries, please use the contact form below. For communities for whom the cost of the banner is too much, subsidies may be possible based on need and availability.
Thank you to all who are joining this call for climate justice! We look forward to walking with you on this journey.
The banner is as shown above and below, with the simple text "Join communities for climate justice | Act Now | www.FaithClimateJustice.ca". The colours and images are both very open to interpretation, but we feel evoke our common deeply spiritual connection to the climate and the Earth. The flock of birds may also evoke collective action, working together to address a shared crisis. It is a reminder of our responsibility to caring for creation, which we are all deeply connected to.
Banners are 4ft x 10ft, and the cost of a banner is $300. All banners are printed locally on high-quality, durable material that should last in most outdoor locations, and include grommets for mounting. We are happy to share suggestions for how to mount the banner safely and securely with interested faith communities.
To order one or more banners, or for any other inquiries, please use the contact form below. For communities for whom the cost of the banner is too much, subsidies may be possible based on need and availability.
Thank you to all who are joining this call for climate justice! We look forward to walking with you on this journey.
News coverage
Faith Groups Flying Climate Banners for Earth Day (The Record, April 22, 2021)
Faith leaders raising awareness of climate change for Earth Day (Kitchener Today, April 22, 2021)
Faith leaders raising awareness of climate change for Earth Day (Kitchener Today, April 22, 2021)
Press release
Joint Statement, April 22nd: Faith Communities Across Waterloo Region Call for Urgent Climate Justice on Earth Day 2021
"On the eve of this Earth Day like no other, faith communities across Waterloo Region are calling for urgent action to protect Earth - our shared home - in this crucial decade..." Read the full statement here shared by participating faith communities that have raised a banner in solidarity for climate justice this Earth Day - select photos and further details below.
"On the eve of this Earth Day like no other, faith communities across Waterloo Region are calling for urgent action to protect Earth - our shared home - in this crucial decade..." Read the full statement here shared by participating faith communities that have raised a banner in solidarity for climate justice this Earth Day - select photos and further details below.
Photo gallery
Our banner making its first public appearance at the Shoe Strike for Climate Justice in Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo (September, 2020)
"Act Now" climate justice banner on display at Shri Ram Dham Temple, Waterloo (April 2021)
"Act Now" climate justice banner on display at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener (March 2021)
"Act Now" climate justice banner being installed at Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo (Earth Day, 2021)
Photo credit: The Record (Faith Groups Flying Climate Banners for Earth Day)
Photo credit: The Record (Faith Groups Flying Climate Banners for Earth Day)
Climate justice banner on display at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener (December 2021)
"Act Now" climate justice banner on display at Rockway Mennonite Church, Kitchener (April 2021)
Holding up the banner prior to finding it a long-term home at Temple Shalom Synagogue and Westminster United Church, Waterloo (April 2021)
Banner on display at Trillium Lutheran Church, Waterloo (April 2021)
Banner being installed at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, Waterloo (April 2021)
Banner being installed at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener (April 2021)
Banner at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Waterloo (November 2021)