Faith Communities

The National African American Tobacco Education Network offers a guide in support of tobacco free congregations.

Churches, synagogues, temples, monasteries, mosques, and other houses of worship are centers of spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness.

Congregations across the country are declaring support for smokefree air and actively partnering in local and statewide campaigns that protect their communities from the health dangers of secondhand smoke exposure.

If you are a smokefree advocate, consider collaborating with congregations within your community in support of smokefree air. Click here or on the image for tips on approaching and engaging the faith community to work with your coalition to promote the health and well-being of your community.

Faith Communities Resolve to Oppose Tobacco

Several religious groups and organizations have written resolutions opposing tobacco use within their respective faith communities, stating that tobacco does not represent a holistic view of health. Although these are national organizations, local and individual congregations are writing their own resolutions in efforts to minimize health problems resulting from secondhand smoke.

ANR encourages all faith communities to declare a prayer for smokefree air, adopt a smokefree policy at your respective place of worship, and/or get involved in our local smokefree air campaign. Contact ANR if you are a faith group or a spiritual leader who wishes to adopt a smokefree resolution or a congregational policy in support of smokefree air, or to get involved locally. We would love to hear from you.

Click here to access ANR's model smokefree policy for congregations. Feel free to adjust the model policy to fit your congregation's needs.