Pixabay. St francis, Lake maggiore
We concluded the Season of Creation with a beautiful and profound prayer service led by young leaders from different Christian denominations. On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we joined together with our brothers and sisters around the world.
Throughout the hour-long gathering, participants shared music, such as that of Filocalia and Dietrich Seaman; stories of hope, from the United States and India; and a reflection by Reverend Rima Nasrallah.
There were also prayers of intercession and a moving poem, as well as short reflections on creation, climate justice, the future and the coming generations, all guided by different biblical excerpts.
Watch the full recording of our gathering:
Who participated?
- Abigayle Bolado, of the World Council of Churches, Youth Engagement
- Sharon Thiong’o, from the Presbyterian Church of East Africa
- Leann Dsouza of Don Bosco Green Alliance
- Rima Nasrallah, minister of the Protestant Church of Beirut
- Morena Pule, of Climate YES South Africa
- Kevin Maina, of the World Council of Churches
- John-Paul Roberts, of the Green Anglicans of South Africa
- Dr Gemma King, of the World Communion of Reformed Churches
The final call to action invited people to sign the Faith Letter for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as a revolutionary act to demand a real commitment to care for creation from leaders and governments.
Sign The Letter of Faith, too!
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