GreenFaith Sacred Action Training leading up to SUN Day
Thursday, May 22 | 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 7:00pm CT / 8:00pm ET
Across the country and the world, people of faith and spirit are rising up to defend our Earth. Now more than ever, we need public, visible, and sacred action rooted in love and justice.
That’s why we’re inviting you to join us on Thursday, May 22nd for our Sacred Action Training — a powerful introduction to GreenFaith’s methodology of public action, where you’ll learn how to bring your faith to the streets and organize meaningful, sacred actions in your own community.
Sacred Action Training
Thursday, May 22nd | 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Together, we’ll explore what sacred action looks like in practice — how to plan it, lead it, and connect it to the broader movement for climate justice. This 90-minute training will also be your first step to get involved in Faiths 4 Climate Justice: SUN Day, our global multi-faith mobilization taking place September 19–21.
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Make Your Voice Heard at the NYC Mayoral Forum
Sunday, June 1
Join The Riverside Church and a powerful coalition of faith and advocacy groups as we come together to demand bold action from NYC’s next mayor.
At this pivotal Mayoral Forum hosted by Metro-IAF, we’ll call on candidates to take a stand on the urgent issues shaping our communities: affordable housing, NYCHA, mental health, public safety, transportation, education, and youth development.
Let’s show up strong and united for the future of our city.
Buses will depart from Riverside at 1:45 PM and head to St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn.
Deadline to register: May 26
Support NY For ALL!
Our partners at the New York State Council of Churches and the Interfaith Center of New York are calling on us to support the NY4ALL bill.
Since January, New York State has seen hundreds of people — farm workers, school children, families — detained and, in some cases, deported by ICE. Currently, four counties across the state — Broome, Nassau, Onondaga, and Rensselaer — cooperate with ICE on these raids. Local sheriff’s offices in these counties detain individuals, follow directives from U.S. Border Patrol, and actively assist in denying due process.
But there’s something you can do.
NY4ALL (A3506/S2235) is a bill currently in front of the New York State Assembly that would prohibit state and local officials from assisting federal immigration enforcement. Passing this bill would help ensure that everyone — regardless of immigration status — can safely access state and local resources.
Organizations such as the New York Immigration Coalition, HIAS, and the NYCLU are mobilizing a state-wide community of support for NY4ALL, and momentum is growing. Here’s how you can take action:
- Contact your State Representative — Ask them to co-sponsor the NY4ALL bill (A3506/S2235). You can [look up your representative here].
- Call key legislative leaders —
• Speaker of the Assembly Carl Heastie: 518-455-3791
• Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins: 518-455-2585
Ask them to commit to moving NY4ALL forward for passage this year. You can find suggested call scripts [here]. - Join an NYCLU-led phone banking session — Sign up [here] to help build support across the state.
What you need to know about the “America First” Bill
The “America First Act” is a proposed bill that seeks to restrict federal benefits and services for certain immigrants, particularly those with temporary or non-permanent legal status. Supporters claim it’s about protecting taxpayer dollars and prioritizing American citizens. But in reality, this “one, big, beautiful bill” would funnel funding into tax breaks for the wealthy, expanded military weaponry, and detention centers.
We must demand that Congress reject this proposal, along with any other legislation that places greed, exclusion, and militarism above our shared rights to healthy food, clean water, health care, education, affordable housing, and good jobs for all.
Congress’ current reconciliation bill rejects compassion, solidarity, and justice. As Christians, we are called to do the opposite: to work toward widespread, sustainable prosperity and an end to poverty—paid for by ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share and by redirecting resources away from violence and authoritarianism.
The first step toward building a brighter, more just future is coming together and raising our voices. Let Congress know that we will not accept cuts to essential services while the rich get richer.
Read more: What you need to know about the budget reconciliation bill
Take action: Tell Congress — Reject health care cuts and tax breaks for the rich!
Rally for Yunseo
Wednesday, May 29 | 12:00 PM | Foley Square, NYC
Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Columbia student and immigrant from South Korea, is facing possible deportation for protesting the U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza. Although charges from a peaceful sit-in at Barnard were dismissed, ICE began targeting her just days later — part of a broader crackdown on student activism fueled by political pressure.
We must demand justice and defend the right to protest!
Join us for a rally in support of Yunseo
Wednesday, May 29 | 12:00 PM | Foley Square, NYC
Let’s show up in solidarity and declare loud and clear: Dissent is not a crime!
Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy
Mondays | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Columbus Circle
Join Us for Weekly Vigils at Columbus Circle
Mondays | 5:30–6:00 PM
(Gather at the USS Maine Statue, SW corner of Central Park)
Multifaith Monday Vigils create a sacred space for collective lament, prophetic resistance, and moral clarity in a time of deep division. If nothing else, we can stand together, bear witness, and commit to justice—even when the path is uncertain.
As M. Gessen reminds us, “Autocratic power requires the degradation of moral authority.” By gathering, we choose to reinforce and strengthen moral authority, countering isolation and overwhelm.
We look forward to standing with you.
Sponsors Include:
The Interfaith Center of New York
Union Theological Seminary
The Jewish Theological Seminary
Episcopal Diocese of New York
The Riverside Church
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
The BeaconNYC4o