Give it up for the Earth!

Give it up for the Earth! is a national faith-in-action campaign that raises awareness about the climate crisis and mobilizes people across Canada to reduce personal and household greenhouse gas emissions, engage in acts of solidarity, and collect signatures as a demonstration of support for increased federal climate action.

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Addressing the climate crisis in a just and equitable way prioritizes Indigenous autonomy and considers the needs of communities who have been historically marginalized and are particularly vulnerable to the climate crisis.

Together, through the Give it up for the Earth! campaign, we are calling on the federal government to enforce all federal environmental laws and regulations, end equivalency agreements that enable provinces to continue burning coal for electricity, and end fossil fuel subsidies to fund a fair, inclusive, and just transition.

Give it up for the Earth! 2026 includes three action items:

  • 1 Make a personal pledge: Tell us what action you will take to reduce your personal and household greenhouse gas emissions during Lent.
  • 2 Commit to eco-spirituality learning: watch our February 17th webinar to discover how climate justice advocates have fought to protect our shared home through Canada’s justice system.
  • 3 Take collective action: join CPJ supporters in two key climate justice calls to action: Call for Climate, a coordinated call-in campaign to federal cabinet ministers, calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, organized in collaboration with the Eastern Synod. Sign the open letter urging key ministers to end equivalency agreements that prolong coal-fired electricity generation in Canada.

Register your community!

If you would like to join the hundreds of churches, schools, religious orders, and ecumenical groups across Canada that are Giving it up for the Earth! this Lent, we invite you to complete the form below to register your faith community.

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Organizers are asked to publicize the campaign in their faith community, encourage dialogue about - and action to reduce - greenhouse gas emissions, and collect campaign signatures. Thank you!

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