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Webinar: "We believe in God, Maker of Heaven and Earth…" – Confessing, celebrating, and working together as members in God's household

In partnership with Christian world communions, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission presents a webinar on 29 September from 14:00–15:30 Geneva time exploring the shared calling as stewards of creation. This conversation brings together voices from Latin America, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and North America that will share how marginalized communities offer wisdom that can transform Christian worship and discipleship.

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2 September 2016, Hemavan, Sweden: Along the King's Trail
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This webinar takes on special significance during the Season of Creation and as communities enter the Ecumenical Decade on Climate Justice Action, making this theological exploration particularly relevant and urgent. The discussion contributes to preparation for the 6th Faith and Order World Conference in Egypt, where participants will examine what it means to confess faith in God as maker of heaven and earth.

Four speakers will share diverse theological perspectives. Rev. Prof. Dr Te Aroha Rountree, president of the Methodist Church in New Zealand, opens with Maori insights on creation theology. Prof. Dr Daniel A. Bruno from Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano, Argentina, follows with a Wesleyan perspective on creation and new creation. Prof. Dr Jerusha Matsen Neal from Duke Divinity School addresses worship and preaching during the climate crisis. Dr Mercy Ah Siu-Maliko brings Pacific theological wisdom to understanding God as creator. Interactive Q&A sessions throughout the webinar allow deeper engagement with each speaker's contributions.

The webinar recording will be available after the event. 

Registration is available here.