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Christian leaders launch 2021 Season of Creation and mark Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The world’s 2.3 billion Christians are called to “dwell in our common home,” to truly love and appreciate that sense of place that we should feel in creation, high-level Christian leaders from around the world said on Thursday during a webinar that launched the 2021 Season of Creation.
A Home for All? Launching the 2021 Season of Creation
With an eye on the 2021 Season of Creation, Christians worldwide will unite on Thursday 21 January to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Top 5 2020 Season of Creation highlights
From 1 September through 4 October, thousands of Christians on six continents united for a time of restoration and hope, a jubilee for our Earth, and discovered radically new ways of living with creation.
3 ways you can care for creation right now
Małgorzata Zawilska of Poland follows Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ not only through her words but also by her actions.
Children in Burundi, Tanzania step up for climate justice during Season of Creation
More than 1,000 boys and girls and adults in Tanzania and Burundi recently celebrated the Season of Creation by marching for the climate.
“Attacking life is attacking God Himself” is the statement of the Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado regarding the assassination of an environmental leader
Roberto walked out to tour his forest concession in Madre de Dios, southeastern Peru, and did not return home. On the morning of September 11, his body, with gunshot wounds, was found by his father, Demetrio Pacheco, who is an environmental leader.
Two of world’s most inspiring climate activists to speak at free online event
Two of the world’s leading and most inspiring climate justice activists will speak at the 10th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture on Wednesday 7 October.
Youth speak up for indigenous peoples, challenge all to rethink relationships with creation
Youth from around the world challenged everyone to rethink their relationships with creation on Friday during an inspirational Season of Creation webinar. “Prophetic Voices for Climate Action” featured five remarkable young people who are leading the fight for climate justice around the world.
Water to drink
10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture will focus on climate justice
The 10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, titled “Climate Justice Globally: Now and for the Future,” will take place on 7 October online. Featured speakers will include 23-year-old Vanessa Nakate, a climate activist from Uganda who has been leading a drive for justice related to race, media representation and climate justice; and internationally-known Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Jan 25, 2021
Christian leaders launch 2021 Season of Creation and mark Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Christian leaders from around the world help launch the 2021 Season of Creation on Thursday.The world’s 2.3 billion...
Jan 19, 2021
A Home for All? Launching the 2021 Season of Creation
With an eye on the 2021 Season of Creation, Christians worldwide will unite on Thursday 21 January to celebrate the...
Oct 12, 2020
Top 5 2020 Season of Creation highlights
More than 1,300 events, like the one above in early September in Nairobi, were held throughout the ecumenical Season...
Oct 2, 2020
3 ways you can care for creation right now
Małgorzata Zawilska of Poland, with help from GCCM Poland, installed an air quality sensor near her parish.Małgorzata...
Oct 2, 2020
Children in Burundi, Tanzania step up for climate justice during Season of Creation
Boys and girls in Burundi march for a cleaner future.More than 1,000 boys and girls and adults in Tanzania and Burundi...
Oct 2, 2020
“Attacking life is attacking God Himself” is the statement of the Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado regarding the assassination of an environmental leader
Roberto walked out to tour his forest concession in Madre de Dios, southeastern Peru, and did not return home. On the...
Oct 2, 2020
Two of world’s most inspiring climate activists to speak at free online event
Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate are scheduled to speak at the 10th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace...
Oct 1, 2020
Youth speak up for indigenous peoples, challenge all to rethink relationships with creation
The first March of Indigenous Women through the streets of Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, in September 2019. The...
Sep 29, 2020
Water to drink
By Elena Cedillo, LWF Program Executive for Climate Justice Reflection during the Season of Creation 2020 Exodus...
Sep 29, 2020
10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture will focus on climate justice
Photo: Paulino Menezes/WCC, 2006. The 10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, titled “Climate Justice Globally: Now...
Sep 29, 2020
It’s time for Europe to lead a just transition, panel of experts agrees
Solar panels will likely play a big role in a just transition from fossil fuels. Photo: Kristian BuusEurope can and...
Sep 28, 2020
Lifting creation care to the top in Washington, D.C.
Deacon Clayton Nickel, in the blue, participates in the People’s Climate March in 2017. He and others have helped make...