Message to the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (NGK) in South Africa from Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches.
We remember the millions suffering from food insecurity, children and youth being trafficked and the 235 million people worldwide who need living assistance.
OnbehalfoftheWorldCouncilofChurches,Iextend an invitationtoyoutojoinusinaglobalecumenicalprayeronMonday 25 January 2021at14:00CETviaoikoumene.org/live.
I write to you today out of urgent and earnest concern for our world and the advancing peril represented by climate change. Our faith in the creator, our love for creation, and our discipleship in the company of Jesus are all being put to the test by this crisis.