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This paper examines contemporary ecclesiology as a postmodern phenomenon with implications for leadership on environmental issues Specifically, it raises the question as to whether church-based efforts to engage society more broadly on environmental issues can be seen as an emerging movement within institutional faith communities, or as the church merely reflecting contemporary societal attitudes about environmental issues It continues with a discussion of what “being church” means in terms of future church practice in providing leadership on environmental stewardship From a theological standpoint, the paper suggests that the “cosmic Christ” has potential to allow ecumenism on environmental issues across denominations Finally, the paper suggests ways to integrate the ecclesiological and theological views with various recommendations for ecumenical church governance on environmental issues