Christians throughout Ireland are urged to pray for a successful outcome to the UN climate talks in Copenhagen in December.
Eco Congregation Ireland (ECI) is asking churches and individuals of all denominations to pray for a just climate deal, to reflect on the beauty of God’s world and to consider what practical steps can be taken to prevent further climate chaos.
“We urgently need to join together to pray for our wounded planet, for people in the developing world affected by climate change and for future generations,” says ECI chairperson Catherine Brennan SSL.
“Our abundant and beautiful planet, God’s creation, is in peril today from human-induced climate change. Our scarred planet, the peoples of the developing world and future generations are most at risk. We need to ask for forgiveness, to reflect on the need to live in more sustainable ways and for a renewed theology of creation.
“We must pray, too, for wisdom, courage and compassion for our world leaders as they prepare to meet for the crucial summit in Copenhagen.”
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