Join GIPL for our 2026 Green Team Summit on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. This year's theme is “Let Justice Grow.”
This summit invites Green Teams, faith leaders, and environmental activists to dig deep and let justice grow. When we nurture a movement grounded in equity, resilience, and healing, we create space for transformation. Together, we will explore how the wisdom of our faith traditions shapes our call to pursue justice. We will consider how to live into this call through practical climate solutions and how policy efforts can support thriving communities.
Our keynote speaker, Shantha Ready Alonso, executive director of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition, will challenge us to see justice not only as political action but also as a deeply spiritual practice. Then, through a variety of workshops, attendees will gain tools to build and strengthen Green Teams, advance climate justice, and engage in advocacy from the ground up. Together, we will find practical ways to live out our shared call to care for our congregations, our communities, and our Common Home.
Student tickets are $15, General Admission tickets are $35, and Premium Tickets, which include a GIPL “Let Justice Grow” logo T-shirt, are $55-$60, depending on the size. All tickets include snacks and beverages throughout the day, as well as lunch.
KEYNOTE:
Shantha Ready Alonso
Shantha is the Executive Director of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition, which is a community of hundreds of organizations working together at the intersection of conservation, environmental justice, and public health. Before that, Shantha was Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior under the leadership of Secretary Deb Haaland. Before serving at Interior, she worked in faith-based organizations, including Creation Justice Ministries, where she was executive director for five years. She holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, a Master of Pastoral Studies from Eden Theological Seminary, and did her undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in supporting this shared learning event? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities below or email Stephanie Williams at stephanie@gipl.org.