Webinar – 18 September 2024

ECEN in cooperation with Laudato Si’Laudato Si’ is an encyclical written by Pope Francis and published in May 2015. Its title, translated from Italian, means “Praise be to You,” a reference to St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures. This encyclical focuses on the care of the environment, addressing the ecological crisis and calling for action to combat climate change, environmental degradation, and social injustices. Pope Francis emphasizes the interconnectedness of all creation and critiques consumerism, irresponsible development, and the disregard for nature. It is one of the most influential religious documents on environmental ethics.
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Research Institute invites you to join for some updates and inspiring sharing of best practices at the European seminar in Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More.

European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) has played an instrumental role in initiating and promoting the Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More among European churches from the inception of the initiative. Following the papal encyclical letter Laudato Si’, the engagement of churches in the Feast and the larger Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More has grown rapidly all over the world. The global ecumenical initiative of Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More coordinates activities globally, including a  celebration guide for Season of Creation prepared by the initiative and translated into several languages that is offered for a wide use to all.

A major recent development is the ecumenical process to elevate the September 1 observance from its current “world day of prayer” status to become a liturgical feast in the calendars of Western denominations. Given the profound theological foundations of the Feast of Creation, the time has come for it to be embedded in the liturgical life of our respective churches, rather than being an optional celebration. The webinar will be an opportunity to hear the latest updates of the promising initiative to take place next year, marking the great anniversary of the 1700 years of Nicaea next year.

ECEN continues to encourage actions of churches during the Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More. At the same time ECEN offers a space for sharing of experience from different countries and churches, for mutual learning and for common prayer. The webinar is a contribution to Season of CreationThe Season of Creation is an annual Christian observance that takes place from September 1st to October 4th. It is a time when Christians around the world come together to pray, reflect, and take action on caring for the environment and addressing ecological concerns. The observance begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1st) and concludes on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition. The Season encourages prayer, education, and advocacy for environmental stewardship. Read more about the Season of Creation » More 2024.

Date
18 September 2024, 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82789933416?pwd=tTRR0vbFithPeRGSREBb35dQMmN2XO.1

Speakers

• Prof. Nikolaos Asproulis, Orthodox Academy of Theological Studies, Volos, Greece
• Rev. Tomás Insua, Laudato Si’ Research Institute
• Fr. Luis Okulik, CCEE (to be confirmed)
• Ecumenical action of churches in Hungary: Zsuzsa Koltai
• Rev. David Coleman, EcoCongregations Scotland
• Sofie Larsen Kure, Churches in the Nord of Europe (to be confirmed)
• Moderator, Q&A: Ven. Stephen Taylor, ECEN

Sponsors 
The webinar will be sponsored jointly by the European Christian Environmental Network and the Laudato Si’ Research Institute at Oxford.

Stephen Taylor