For the third straight year, the United Church of Christ is conducting a Climate Hope Art Contest. The theme this year is “Planting Seeds of Hope.” UCC children and youth are invited to draw, paint, or color works of art that bring this theme to life.
A fitting scripture to spark the imagination is Matthew 13:31-32 in which Jesus declares, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”
Art submissions will be accepted from February 2 to March 14. An online award ceremony for finalists will be held on April 5. In the ceremony, we will have winners for different age groups and an overall winner who will receive an all-expense paid trip to visit Washington, DC with a parent or guardian. The winner will advocate with the offices of their congress members, tour the Capitol, and learn how they can bring their faith values to life in the halls of power. The winning art will additionally serve as the logo for UCC Climate Hope advocacy work throughout 2025.
Registrants will receive:
- A printable “Planting Seeds of Hope” art template.
- Regular updates and resources about the “Planting Seeds of Hope” campaign.
Questions? Email Sue Mueller.