Wednesday, June 5, 2024

WCC News: WCC marks World Environment Day with “stewardship, compassion, and reverence”

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a video message, marked World Environment Day on 5 June by reflecting on the theme “Our Land. Our Future.” 
Photo: Paul Jefrey/Life on Earth Pictures
05 June 2024

“We reflect on the pressing issues that face our planet today,” said Pillay. “These challenges threaten the very ecosystems that sustain life.”

In fact, Pillay noted, we are risking the wellbeing of present and future generations—yet faith-based groups can serve as beacons of hope.

“It’s heartening to witness the proactive response of faith-based organizations around the world,” he said. “We are guided by principles of stewardship, compassion, and reverence for the natural world.”

Pillay urged inspiring and mobilizing communities towards action. “We can leverage our moral authority and our vast networks to advocate for restoration and resilience,” he said. “Through the teachings, rituals, and community engagement, we can instill a profound sense of interconnectedness with nature.”

He reaffirmed the WCC’s commitment to the preservation and restoration of land. “Let us embrace a future where environmental stewardship is not just a duty but a shared moral imperative,” he said. “Let us pray and act in ways that preserve and protect our land and our future.”

#WCC message for the World Environment Day 2024
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The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 352 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa.

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