Resources

Aligned Groups and Organizations

These are organizations whose mission aligns with our own. They are working for climate justice at a local or national scale, and many also offer resources tailored to faith and spiritual communities looking to take action for climate justice.

Local:

50 by 2030 Waterloo Region is a grassroots, community-led campaign advocating for Waterloo Region to commit to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, in line with the imperatives of climate science and centering social justice and well-being.
Divest Waterloo is a local organization encouraging divestment from (moving investments away from) fossil fuels.
O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp represents several Indigenous Nations living under the peace of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, and the Two Row Wampum, here in so-called Waterloo region. Find out how you can support!
The Working Centre offers programming related to sustainability, social justice, and climate justice, including community workshops, courses, and a regular community newsletter Good Work News.
Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative is a coalition of climate and environmental groups in Waterloo Region working for climate action and justice, of which FCJWR is a part.

National:

For the Love of Creation is a national initiative that brings together faith bodies and faith-based organizations in Canada under a unified banner to mobilize education, reflection, action and advocacy for climate justice.
Faith & the Common Good is a national, interfaith charitable network dedicated to assisting and inspiring religious congregations and spiritual groups of all backgrounds to take collective action in creating more sustainable communities.
Fossil Free Faith is a multi-faith consortium made up of passionate volunteers from around Canada supporting and engaging one another and our faith institutions about climate justice, fossil fuel divestment / reinvestment, and the role of bold faith in strengthening our shared future.
Mennonite Creation Care Network is a Christian organization affiliated with the Mennonite Church USA and the Mennonite Church Canada. Their primary focus is the Mennonite community, but anyone who wishes to be part of a faith-based network of people engaged in caring for creation is welcome to join.