Jesus reminds us that discipleship isn’t always comfortable. Carrying the cross means choosing love over fear, compassion over indifference, and justice over silence.

Every time we speak up for our neighbors, advocate for fair housing, defend creation, or widen the circle of belonging—we are carrying our cross in Nevada today.

This week, let’s ask: Where is God calling me to take up my cross?
Maybe it’s writing to a legislator, showing up for a neighbor, or simply practicing kindness in a hard place.

The cross isn’t about losing life—it’s about discovering abundant life together. 

The systems harming low-income and BIPOC Nevadans weren’t created by accident.
They were built to hoard power, protect profit, and punish the poor.

But systems are not permanent—they can be changed.

Every time we speak out, show up, and organize together,
we take back power and build the world we deserve—
one rooted in justice, dignity, and love.

Night pollution, artificial light that disrupts natural darkness, affects more than just stargazing.
It confuses migratory birds, harms pollinators, and disrupts wildlife that depend on night rhythms for survival.

At LEAN, caring for creation means recognizing that climate justice includes protecting the night sky. A healthy Nevada isn’t just about rising temperatures—it’s about protecting the balance of life all around us.

Reducing glow from streetlights and outdoor lighting can make a real difference. Right now, 4 out of 5 people in North America can’t see the Milky Way.

Protecting dark skies isn’t just about stars—it’s about wildlife, human health, and our connection to the universe.

Here is a piece from KNPR.

This week, LEAN is encouraging congregations across Nevada to take wildfire preparedness seriously. Climate change isn’t coming—it’s already affecting our communities and our congregations. It is not a matter of if, but when a wildfire might affect your community or congregation.

Ask yourself:

• Do you have an emergency plan?
• A crisis communication plan?
• A disaster response team ready to act?

Being prepared saves lives, protects your community, and strengthens your congregation’s resilience.

Take action now.