John Andrew Sent ECI this update:
We held Climate Sunday on 29th August 2021. All services that day had a climate focused theme, acknowledging God as our Creator, giving thanks for the Beauty of Creation, acknowledging our part in the desecration and neglect of the same and asking for commitment and strength to work towards rebalancing the harmony of our planet.
We had a very striking visual aid, a photograph taken of Planet Earth by Nasa which reinforced the message that the earth is an enclosed system with limited resources. A very comprehensive guide to COP26 was in the weekly Pewsheet along with a leaflet of practical actions for our everyday lives. Postcards printed and addressed to Minister Eamonn Ryan (requesting Irish delegates to do their utmost at COP26 to work towards alleviating climate crisis) were available to parishioners to sign and post.
Our annual Tallest Sunflower competition was held this summer. It is a wonderful opportunity for the younger parishioners to get involved in gardening.
