SUN WAY Pilgrimage: International Sun-Day Celebration

Join FCB to celebrate solar and wind power and the power we have to move to a fossil-free future with the Sun Way Pilgrimage – International Sun-Day Celebration, Sunday, September 21, 1:00-2:30 pm., as we gather to “pray with our feet” for deeper climate justice. This public, prayerful, peaceful, and joyful processional is a part of the wider international SUN-DAY action (sunday.earth) that celebrates solar & wind and the movement to free our world of fossil fuels. As too many people and parts of nature are being hurt by climate injustice, the fierce moral urgency of now impels us as people of faith and goodwill to act. In this “sacred action,” we will take to the streets to boldly declare that there is more than enough alternative energy available to all of us in ways that will not cause more harm, inequity or injustice.

This pilgrimage will originate from various houses of worship in Boston and culminate with a multifaith outdoor service at the Boston Common. The main processional will be led by joyful music and colorful art and will include various prayerful proclamation stops.

WHEN. Sunday, September 21, 2025 Noon Gather at the bus stop in front of FCB to take the 12:08 pm bus and t to Boston 1:00-1:10 pm

Welcome, Prayerful Proclamations at Old South Church with Trinity Church 1:20 Prayerful Proclamations at Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury Street with Central Reform Temple & Emmanuel Church 1:40 Prayerful Proclamation at entrance to Boston Common by Arlington Street Church 1:50 Prayerful Proclamation by Paulist Center at The Embrace 1:55 Prayerful Proclamation by common cathedral, Brewer Fountain, Boston Common (Park Street MBTA stop) 2:00-2:30 pm Multifaith Outdoor Service, North corner of Boston Common (close to steps that go up to state house, near Park and Beacon street intersection)

Honored Multi-faith voices: Rev. Mariama White-Hammond (New Roots AME), Elizabeth Solomon (Massachusett tribe), Rabbi Dr. Michael Shire (Central Reform Temple), Daryush Mehta (Zoroastrian Chaplain), Gen Kelsang Khedrub (Kadampa Meditation Center Boston), and others... Joyful Music led by: Mercedes Escobar, Mamadou Diop (djembe), BVOCAL Justice Activist choir, Boston Area Brigade of Activist Musicians (BABAM), and others...

WHY. It is more important than ever for people of faith and goodwill to take public stands for the collective good (commons). In a democracy, we must claim the promises of freedom of assembly, freedom of religious expression, and freedom of speech to amplify the most critical moral issues of our day. Climate change is ravaging both our planet and its people while disproportionately hurting the most marginalized. Increasing the transition to a cleaner energy future through the abundant use of solar and wind is a profoundly ethical choice for which we wholeheartedly pray and advocate. As the psalmist sings out, “from the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same”, we are to be about praise and giving thanks. As an expression of this praise, we will work together to ensure a healthy “island earth home” for all of creation now and for all who come after us.

WHO. All are welcome. All humans, companion animals, ancestors, and the rest of nature. This pilgrimage is intergenerational (kids welcome!), multipartisan, multifaith, and beyond faith. All abilities and identities are welcome. All who care about climate justice, a better future, a free world are welcome. Please join us!

The lead organizer of this pilgrimage is the Boston Interfaith Climate Allies (BICA). bica.earth If you have questions, email socialaction@uubelmont.org