Photo: Archbishop of Canterbury Describing the climate crisis as “the greatest challenge we and future generations face,” the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has called Christians worldwide to fight climate change with greater urgency and solidarity. “Without...
Brazil Ireland This is what change sounds like: the church bells that rang around the world in solidarity as a record four million young people in 150 countries marched in climate strikes on September 20. Throughout history, the clang of church bells has called people...
Listen to the full webinar here The Season of Creation webinar that ran live on September 16 was titled, “Should we be Saving Souls or Seals? What Christianity says about Biodiversity.” Although two minutes in, it became clear that the real issue was much larger than...
The Diocesan Day for the Custody of Creation 2019 was held September 11 in the Eparchy of Lungro in southern Italy, a Calabrian diocese of the Greek-Byzantine rite. The service was part of a centennial observance for the Eparchy, which was founded in 1919. The day’s...
On Creation Day, Sunday, September 1, the monastic community of Camaldoli joined pilgrims and friends for a simple, powerful ceremony. An array of white cocolles (seeds) were gathered around a knobby wooden cross, along with an austere lectern, and a Byzantine icon of...
Celebrating the Season of Creation, the Anglican Youth of Lebombos Diocese in Mozambique marched through the streets of Maxixe carrying the Anglican youth banners. 55 shade trees were planted to green the city. The young people then had several talks. Rev Mpho Mohale...
Under a bright sun and clear skies, parish youth led an outdoor service at Christ the King Parish in Clydesdale, Anglican Diocese of Umzimvubu, South Africa, as part of the worldwide Season of Creation celebration. Brother Onele Kortjaas gave a sermon based on the...
OUR COMMON HOME IS BURNING: Season of Creation 2019 Statement and Call to Action With each passing day, it becomes increasingly clear that we live in a decisive time for the climate crisis. Across Latin America and Africa and around the globe, precious rainforests...
Young Catholics worldwide will raise their voices for change during the climate strikes on September 20 and 27. And as upcoming leaders of the Laudato Si’ Generation, they’re calling the Church to stand with them: “We’re the young Catholics of the Laudato...
Renew Our World is a global movement of Christians who fight against the challenges of poverty, inequality and environmental responsibility. During the Season of Creation, September 1 to October 4, Renew Our World is reaching Christians in 13 countries to build...
