Global Prayer mobilizes Christian communities for Season of Creation 2024

Interfaith prayers at COP28 in Dubai last year: Shirley Krenak of the Krenak indigenous people in Brazil. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Source: WCC

On Sunday, 1 September, the Season of Creation 2024 will begin with a global online prayer event, bringing together Christians from diverse traditions to pray for the wellbeing of creation.

This year's theme, "To hope and act with Creation," highlights the moral imperative for faith communities to take decisive action against the environmental crisis.

Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, affirms, "Our faith compels us to stand against the destruction of our planet. This season is a call for bold, sustainable action."

The WCC will cohost various events, including a webinar on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and an Action Day focused on practical steps that faith communities can take to combat climate change. These initiatives are designed to turn prayer into action, advocating for justice for the most vulnerable.

Athena Peralta, director of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, states, "Climate change is a moral issue that demands our collective voice. We can create the change needed for a sustainable future through prayer and activism for the phaseout of fossil fuels."

From 1 September to 4 October, the Season of Creation calls Christians worldwide to unite in prayer and take tangible steps toward environmental stewardship and climate justice. The WCC encourages member churches to engage in sustainable practices, support environmental justice initiatives, and be a voice for the voiceless.

LINKS

Watch the Prayer Service for Creation Day on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MUb-DT4x_Y

Season of Creation website: https://seasonofcreation.org/