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Faith leaders - tackling climate change is a "moral imperative"

Faith leaders - tackling climate change is a "moral imperative"

 The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted a meeting of faith leaders and faith-based and community organisations at Lambeth Palace to discuss the response of faith communities to the environmental crisis. 

30 October 2009

The Archbishop of York attends the Porvoo Communion in Finland

The Archbishop of York attends the Porvoo Communion in Finland

Climate change, diaspora congregations and the understanding of communion amidst the current economic crisis were among the topics discussed as the primates and presiding bishops in the met in Porvoo, Finland on October 12th– 13th 2009.

 

15 October 2009

A Statement from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network

A Statement from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network

In preparation for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference Of Parties (COP) Meetings to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark in December, the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN) has issued a statement to Anglicans Worldwide, to COP Delegates, Faith Community Representatives, Observer Organizations, and Friends of Creation.

12 October 2009

The Hope We Share: A Vision For Copenhagen

The Hope We Share: A Vision For Copenhagen

A Statement from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network

 

07 October 2009

Presentations from the Environmental Ministry in the Diocese of Auckland

Presentations from the Environmental Ministry in the Diocese of Auckland

Two recent presentations to the Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand at their 2009 Synod by Dr. Richard Milne of the Climate Action Group

07 October 2009

Greed destroying the environment, say Kenyan church leaders

Greed destroying the environment, say Kenyan church leaders

Protestant churches in Kenya are warning that greed is destroying the country's environment, bringing drought, famine, hunger, malnutrition and general scarcity

14 August 2009

TEC: Environmental issues are on the table at convention

TEC: Environmental issues are on the table at convention

Climate change, global warming, economic and environmental justice, creation care, renewable energy and nuclear energy and weaponry are among the cadre of environment-related resolutions under consideration by the Episcopal Churches General Convention

21 July 2009

Canadian Bishop joins ecumenical group in Oil Sands Visit

Canadian Bishop joins ecumenical group in Oil Sands Visit

A delegation of leaders from Canadian churches, indigenous communities and other groups that toured northern Alberta May 21 to 27 expressed concern that the rapid rate of exploration and expansion of the oil sands industry there has outpaced efforts to curb their environmental, health, and social impacts.

09 July 2009

And the light was good: Solar cooking in Kenya and Tanzania

And the light was good: Solar cooking in Kenya and Tanzania

Gathering firewood, cooking meals, cleaning the house, working in the fields, taking care of children. For women in the global south, there is always more to do. Double that if you are also looking after someone at home with a chronic illness.

09 July 2009

Turn Then and Live: Liturgical Resources for "Creation Time"

Turn Then and Live: Liturgical Resources for "Creation Time"

Each year the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) publishes an anthology of liturgical material for Creation Time. This year’s liturgical material is entitled: ”Turn, then, and live”, based on Ezekiel 18:32.

09 July 2009