How 1,000 Black Churches Are Caring For the Earth

A conversation with Kim Noble of Green The Church

When Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll joined with other U.S. leaders around environmental issues, he didn’t see people who looked like him — Black brothers and sisters of faith — at the table. Since the pastor founded Green The Church to amplify the efforts of Black churches 10 years ago, the organization has grown to include 1,000 Black congregations across the U.S. who are taking environmental action — from preaching sermons about creation care, to installing solar panels and growing community gardens, to influencing national policy.

We spoke with Kim Noble, Green The Church’s chief operating officer, about how the Black Church is “going green.” This conversation has been edited for length. Read More

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