Ecumenical officers gather for churches' climate work
Church representatives shared their experiences on the protection of creation and climate justice.
Ecumenical officers of churches belonging to the World Council of Churches gathered to share their experiences, challenges, and initiatives regarding climate work, the protection of creation, and the Season of Creation.
The Role of Ecumenical Officers
Ecumenical officers serve as appointed officials tasked with promoting Christian unity, providing assistance, and allocating resources.
The Season of Creation and Its Significance
Dr. Louk Andrianos shared the history of the Season of Creation, celebrated between September 1 and October 4, with the participants.
Andrianos emphasized that caring for creation is not an optional issue for churches, but rather an expression of Christian faith.
Practical Steps and New Paradigms
Rev. Dr. Protopresbyter Nicolas Kazarian from the Patriarchate shared the efforts carried out at the local level for the stewardship of creation.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ann Riggs expressed the need for new ways of thinking and approaches to overcome current challenges.