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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 1d

Read Bill McKibben's special report to Third Act Faith members in this special Going Deep essay. Hear more from Bill at our October General Meeting: thirdact.org/faith/events

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Going Deep Special: A Message from Bill McKibben

Third Act Founder Bill McKibben took time to write this short message for our Third Act Faith members, reporting on his recent conference with Pope Leo outside of Rome, and the importance of our work.

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing our Jewish friends Chag Sameach as Sukkot begins!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrating the patron saint of nature and the environment with our Christian friends!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 5d

In this month's Going Deep essay, TAF member Jessica McArdle looks at defiance as a faithful response to the current times, as demonstrated on Sun Day. Read it at
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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 7d

As Yom Kippur begins at sundown this evening, we wish our Jewish friends an easy and meaningful fast.

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 15d

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 17d

It's Sun Day weekend! We hope you're ready to turn out and celebrate solar energy. #sunday2025

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 19d

Our latest issue of News & Views has last-minute reminders about Sun Day and news about what comes next. Read it on Substack!
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September 2025 News and Views

September News and Views

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 23d

With just one week to Sun Day, we encourage you to join the launch call on Monday, September 15, with Bill McKibben and GreenFaith Executive Director Fletcher Harper, among others. Read details and find the registration in on Substack. thirdactfaith.substack.com/p/countdown-...

Countdown to Sun Day

This week offers lots of opportunities to prepare for Sun Day, which is just one week away!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 29d

Our next Sacred Listening Circle is Tuesday evening, September 9, an opportunity to share whatever emotions these times stir up in you. Register on our website at thirdact.org/faith/events/sacred-listening-circle-4 .

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Sep 8

With two weeks till Sun Day, visit thirdactfaith.substack.com for our latest countdown task!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Sep 6

Pastor Jeff Spencer shared that Niles Discovery Church, a Sunbeam Congregation, is hosting a Sun Day event on September 20 for leaders of faith communities in Fremont that are considering adding solar. On Sunday, September 21, the church will host an EV Car Show. Let us know what you have planned!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Sep 4

In this month's Going Deep essay, TAF Communications Director Jane Ellen Nickell reflects on solar energy, using one of the poems submitted by our members for our collection of Sun Day Resources. #sunday2025. tfaith.substack.com/p/great-ball-of-fire

Great Ball of Fire

A Sun Day reflection on “A Love Letter from the Sun” by Hillary Kobernick

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are three weeks out from Sun Day, and our Countdown task is to start spreading the word about your Sun Day plans! Check out our latest Substack message to find links to media resources. thirdactfaith.substack.com/p/countdown-to-sun-day-7dd

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're one month out from Sun Day, so as you think about media attention, read how Third Actor Patty Werner built a broad coalition to plan a social media “flash mob" at thirdact.org/faith/2025/08/15/third-actor-plans-social-media-flash-mob. Share your ideas for promoting Sun Day in the Comments!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today's issue of News & Views is full of Sun Day updates from Third Act Faith and Third Act Central. Read it on Substack!
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August 2025 News and Views

August News and Views

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 19

You can still register for today's General Meeting. Instead of having guest speakers, we'll update you on Sun Day plans and resources and provide an opportunity for us to hear from you. Register on our website! thirdact.org/faith/events/general-meeting-focus-on-members/

General Meeting: Focus on Members

For the past four months, Third Act Faith (TAF) has utilized our monthly General Meetings to share the different ways in which our members can support and participate in Third...

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 18

As we continue our Countdown to Sun Day, this week we invite you to check out our online Sun Day Liturgy and consider howyou might use it in your own Sun Day observance. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Countdown to Sun Day

Our weekly countdown message includes resources to help you get ready for Sun Day, a day of action on September 21 celebrating solar and wind power, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind.

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 15

To help you ground your Sun Day action in spiritual reflection, TAF members Martin Wagner and Jessica McArdle have created a 30-minute online liturgy. You read about it or watch it on our website or our YouTube channel!
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Sun Day Liturgy (Sep. 2025)

YouTube video by Third Act Faith

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our next General Meeting will be Tuesday, August 19, and will feature time to hear from you, our members! Read details and register here: thirdact.org/faith/events/general-meeting-focus-on-members Hope to see you then!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our next Coffee Klatch is on Thursday, August 14 at 10am PT/1pm ET. No need to register for this informal chat with other Third Act Faithers. Find the link at thirdact.org/faith/events and join us in the Zoom Room!

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 12

This week's Sun Day task is to use our email templates to invite your congregational or denominational leaders to take part in Sun Day. Find them here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 8

The EPA agency has opened a public comment period about their plans to gut climate change regulations and the scientific evidence behind the "endangerment finding." Act now to submit written comments by September 15 or participate in virtual EPA public hearings in August. Read more here!

URGENT: Tell the EPA: Don’t Gut the Climate Rule that Protects Our Health and Safety – Third Act

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 7

For our "Going Deep" series this month, we invite you to check out the Forum of Religion and Ecology's (FORE) interview with TAF's own Rev. Dr. Jim Antal.

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Faith in Action with Jim Antal

The Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology interviews TAF Coordinating Committee member Rev. Dr. Jim Antal about his life of environmental action.

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · Aug 3

If you are hosting a Sun Day event, check out these toolkits to help plan and promote your event!
Sun Day Host Toolkit: docs.google.com/.../1gv67VJo....
GreenFaith’s Faiths 4 Climate Justice Mobilization Toolkit: docs.google.com/.../1a7lyHo6....
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