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We are elders of faith and conscience working to safeguard climate and democracy. Join us online at thirdact.org/faith.
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Third Act Faith Newsletter
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November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Third Act Faith thanks all veterans for their service and their sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Third Act Faith thanks all veterans for their service and their sacrifice.
"Going Deep" features reflections on the loss of three religious leaders in the environmental movement. Read Martin Wagner's tribute to his friend and teacher Joanna Macy on our website, and on Substack (tfaith.substack.com).
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Joanna Macy’s Final Teaching Is the One We Need Most Today
By Martin Wagner Last July, Joanna Macy died at the age of 96. Joanna was a powerful, creative, widely loved person who brought to her life an energy few could...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"Going Deep" features reflections on the loss of three religious leaders in the environmental movement. Read Martin Wagner's tribute to his friend and teacher Joanna Macy on our website, and on Substack (tfaith.substack.com).
thirdact.org/faith/2025/10/30/joanna-macys-final-teaching/
thirdact.org/faith/2025/10/30/joanna-macys-final-teaching/
n this season when the veil between the spirit world and the physical world is thin, may you find comfort in remembering those who have made that crossing. #samhain #allsaintsday #DiaDeMuertos
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
n this season when the veil between the spirit world and the physical world is thin, may you find comfort in remembering those who have made that crossing. #samhain #allsaintsday #DiaDeMuertos
You can still register for our conversation with Bill McKibben at our Oct. 28 General Meeting. Register at thirdact.org/faith/events/general-meeting-a-conversation-with-bill-mckibben/
October 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You can still register for our conversation with Bill McKibben at our Oct. 28 General Meeting. Register at thirdact.org/faith/events/general-meeting-a-conversation-with-bill-mckibben/
Wishing peace, light, and good fortune to all who celebrate Diwali!
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Wishing peace, light, and good fortune to all who celebrate Diwali!
The latest version of TAF's News & Views previews upcoming General Meetings and includes pictures from Sun Day across the country. Read it on Substack!
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October 2025 News and Views
October News and Views
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October 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The latest version of TAF's News & Views previews upcoming General Meetings and includes pictures from Sun Day across the country. Read it on Substack!
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You can still register for this evening's session of The Work that Reconnects on our website! thirdact.org/faith/events/the-work-that-reconnects-going-forth
October 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
You can still register for this evening's session of The Work that Reconnects on our website! thirdact.org/faith/events/the-work-that-reconnects-going-forth
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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October 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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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Wishing our Jewish friends Chag Sameach as Sukkot begins!
October 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Wishing our Jewish friends Chag Sameach as Sukkot begins!
Celebrating the patron saint of nature and the environment with our Christian friends!
October 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Celebrating the patron saint of nature and the environment with our Christian friends!
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
tfaith.substack.com or on our website at thirdact.org/faith/2025/09/28/defiance-lived-out/
tfaith.substack.com or on our website at thirdact.org/faith/2025/09/28/defiance-lived-out/
October 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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
tfaith.substack.com or on our website at thirdact.org/faith/2025/09/28/defiance-lived-out/
tfaith.substack.com or on our website at thirdact.org/faith/2025/09/28/defiance-lived-out/
As Yom Kippur begins at sundown this evening, we wish our Jewish friends an easy and meaningful fast.
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As Yom Kippur begins at sundown this evening, we wish our Jewish friends an easy and meaningful fast.
It's Sun Day weekend! We hope you're ready to turn out and celebrate solar energy. #sunday2025
September 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It's Sun Day weekend! We hope you're ready to turn out and celebrate solar energy. #sunday2025
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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September 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our latest issue of News & Views has last-minute reminders about Sun Day and news about what comes next. Read it on Substack!
thirdactfaith.substack.com/p/september-...
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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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September 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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-...
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 .
September 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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 .
With two weeks till Sun Day, visit thirdactfaith.substack.com for our latest countdown task!
September 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
With two weeks till Sun Day, visit thirdactfaith.substack.com for our latest countdown task!
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!
September 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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!
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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September 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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
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
September 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
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!
August 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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!
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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August 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today's issue of News & Views is full of Sun Day updates from Third Act Faith and Third Act Central. Read it on Substack!
thirdactfaith.substack.com/p/august-202...
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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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August 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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/