5 November 2022
The Anglican Communion and COP27
The Anglican Communion and COP27 This week, world leaders and negotiators will once again gather for the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These negotiations are the world’s pre-eminent decision-making space on climate change. In a year that has seen catastrophic flooding in Pakistan, prolonged […]
31 August 2020
A Jubilee for the Earth – Season of Creation 2020
“As we live into a post-COVID-19 world, can we imagine new, just and sustainable ways of living that give the Earth the rest it requires, that satisfy everyone with enough, that restore habitats and renew biological diversity?” September 1st marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, a period in the church year set aside […]
13 February 2018
Lent resources: climate change, modern slavery and other global challenges
This Lent we encourage you to download one of these resources, developed by churches and organisations across the Anglican Communion, to focus on global issues and guide you in reflection, action, fasting and prayer. “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, […]
19 January 2018
Prayer and action for climate justice in 2018
There are many initiatives taking place around the Anglican Communion that we can engage with this year in our response to God’s call and care for creation. In 2018 the Anglican Alliance is focusing on climate justice as a key theme, as it has been raised as a priority by every region of the Anglican Communion in […]
18 December 2017
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it: for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2) This blog post from Renew Our World reflects on God’s creation and how we can show that we care. ‘All praises to the […]
9 November 2017
From disaster preparedness to sustainable community empowerment in Sri Lanka
The Anglican Church in Sri Lanka has been engaging in disaster preparedness training to help communities respond to the increasing natural disasters affecting the country. In many dioceses this has lead to a deep connection with local communities and the desire to broaden community empowerment and development in other areas. Janice Proud, Anglican Alliance relief […]
1 November 2017
Join us in prayer and action for climate justice
Here’s the latest update from the Renew Our World campaign. Read on for how you can take action for climate justice and join us in prayer before the next UN Climate talks in November. Something big is happening in the next few days. And you can be part of it. Right now, bishops, musicians and human […]
20 October 2017
Anglican archbishops join call for stronger action on climate change
Five archbishops have written an open letter to global leaders ahead of the UN Climate Change conference (COP23), which is being held in Bonn, Germany, in November. The letter calls for stronger action on climate change, which the archbishops say is “hitting the most vulnerable communities” the hardest. They said, “We urge each nation’s leaders […]
4 October 2017
Collaborative research highlights impacts of climate change in the Pacific
With material from a Melanesian Mission press release. Solomon Islanders are highlighting the impact of climate change on their nation in collaborative research with the University of Southampton in the UK and Melanesian Mission. A recent visit to the UK by church members from the Solomon Islands brought together the scientific research of the University […]
6 June 2017
Update on Sri Lanka floods: Diocese of Colombo responds
The Church of Ceylon is on the frontline of the response after severe flooding hit Sri Lanka last week. Over 200 people have been killed and over 600,000 people are now displaced by the widespread flooding and frequent mudslides. The Diocese of Colombo are working tirelessly to reach out to those affected, and mobilising volunteers […]