On December 6, over 40 passionate advocates gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington to hear directly from statewide environmental experts about Virginia’s most pressing issues and anticipated legislation in the upcoming 2026 General Assembly.
Hosted in partnership with the Virginia Conservation Network, FACS’ General Assembly Preview Regional Watch Party was the largest of nine watch parties held across the state.
Community advocates took part in a substantive discussion on renewable energy, transportation electrification, including EV infrastructure, and the growing impacts of data centers across the Commonwealth. They learned how these priority issues will shape FACS’ advocacy work in the year ahead and concrete ways they can take action.
Raise Your Voice for Effective, Climate Policies with FACS
Want to shape strong climate legislation in Virginia’s upcoming 2026 General Assembly session? Join FACS on Wednesday, January 7, at 7 PM for an in-depth discussion dedicated for volunteers who want to engage in advocacy on the state level.
We’ll walk through the priority issues FACS will be advancing in the upcoming legislative session, the concrete actions you can take during Virginia’s General Assembly, and a preview of the organizing tools and strategies available to support your advocacy. You’ll also gain insight into how hyper-local concerns connect to state-level priorities and how your voice can make a real impact.
FACS Supporters Are Making an Impact
This year, FACS engaged in state-level advocacy to an unprecedented degree with our first ever Advocacy Director, Bryan Scrafford, all thanks to the generous donations of FACS’ Leadership Circle. Your tax-deductible gift helps us build momentum to advance Virginia’s climate policies and empower the faith community to unite and take meaningful action.
About the Author
Andreana is FACS’ Communications & Outreach Manager. She leads our community outreach and digital communication efforts.