September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, marks the beginning of the Season of Creation 2024, which this year invites us to “hope and act with creation”.
Together with the global Christian family, we will hold an online prayer service, officially kicking off this ecumenical season. Join us and be part of sowing the seeds of action that will later blossom into hope.
It will be held on Sunday, September 1 at 9:00 New York | 15:00 Geneva/Brussels | 16:00 Istanbul | 21:00 Manila.
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Ecumenical leaders of different religious denominations will participate in the Prayer Service:
- Sister Alessandra Smerilli, secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development,
- Reverend David Coleman, environmental chaplain of Eco-Congregation Scotland,
- Reverend Rachel Mash of the Green Anglicans,
- Reverend Pumla Nzimande, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa
- Reverend Sally Azar, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
- Suzana Moreira, Co-Chair of the Season of Creation Ecumenical Steering Committee, Laudato Si’ Movement
- Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
- Most Reverend Marinez Bassotto, Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Amazon and Primate Bishop of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil
- Bishop Anba Thomas, of the Coptic Orthodox Church
There will be special times to listen to the Word of God presented in its various books, reflections from leaders, testimonies and prayers of intercession from members. The prayer will focus on giving thanks to Mother Earth on her day.
Plan ahead for your Season of Creation activities and schedule global events on your calendar. Remember that you can access free resources to organize events with your community.