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Seven Weeks for Water 2024, final refection: "Groaning earth needs resurrection through 'water of life'"

The last reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2024 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is jointly written by Rev. Audra Hudson Stone and Jacob Stone. They argue that natural disasters are not natural anymore; rather, they are human-induced. These disasters are the groaning of the earth, which is drawing our attention to mend our ways. The Stones are hopeful that, as Jesus rose from the shackles of death, the mother earth, too, will rise from its despair, suffering, and death through the water of life”—Jesus Christ. To that end, we need to facilitate and practice resurrection” of the earth!

“Feast of Creation” seminar explores and inspires toward global ecological transformation

The World Council of Churches (WCC) cosponsored with Laudato Si Research Institute and the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, Anglican Communion, and World Methodist Council an international seminar on “The Feast of Creation and the Mystery of Creation: Ecumenism, Theology, Liturgy, and Signs of the Times in Dialogue,” from 14-16 March at Laudato Si’ Center of Assisi and Pro Civitate Christiana, in Italy.

«Soyons celles et ceux qui font montre d’une réelle volonté», déclare le président de la commission pour le climat du COE

Le président de la Commission pour la justice climatique et le développement durable du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), l’archevêque Julio Murray Thompson, livre ses réflexions lors d’une entrevue vidéo donnée au COE sur les défis que doit relever la commission, les partenariats qu’elle compte nouer et la manière dont elle prévoit d’impliquer les jeunes.

Advocacy and prophetic witness for metanoia

The Kanak concept of “Do Kamo: the authentic human in a permanent becoming”, emphasizes that true human nature is not a fixed state—not something one is born with, but rather an ongoing process of maturation. This is a metaphor for personal growth and transformation, as individuals let go of their past selves and embrace their true identities. This transformation symbolizes shedding our primitive natures and embracing the qualities and potentials of a Do Kamo.

Seven Weeks for Water 2024, week 5: "Amid rain and storms, discerning the signs of the times"

The fifth reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2024 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is written by  Rev. Jane Stranz. In this reflection, she dwells on the text where Jesus calms a storm, while his disciples were panicked.  She calls for a conversion from relying on a God with magical powers to having faith in a God who calls us to take an active part in the miracle of overcoming fear. Jesus calls us to share in interpreting the signs of the times and take responsible action together for the kingdom.  A clarion call indeed in our advocacy for water justice and climate justice.

Una mesa redonda aborda cómo las iglesias pueden responder a la emergencia climática con fe y esperanza

Durante una mesa redonda celebrada en la reunión de tres comisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 5 de marzo, los ponentes analizaron el tema de la “Emergencia climática: las iglesias responden con fe y esperanza”. La mesa redonda fue moderada por el arzobispo Julio Murray Thompson, quien también modera la Comisión sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible, organizadora del evento.

Klimanotstandspodium befasst sich damit, wie Kirchen mit Glauben und Hoffnung reagieren können

Bei einer Podiumsdiskussion auf der Sitzung dreier Kommissionen des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) am 5. März setzten sich die Vortragenden mit dem Thema „KlimanotstandReaktion der Kirchen im Glauben und mit Hoffnung“ auseinander. Die Podiumsdiskussion wurde von Erzbischof Hochwürden Julio Murray Thompson moderiert, der auch der Kommission für Klimagerechtigkeit und nachhaltige Entwicklung vorsteht, von der das Podium einberufen wurde.