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"Creation care and ecological conversion need fast actions but also require long-term patience in transforming the prevailing anthropocentric system and in repairing the existing ecological destructions. We need to work in solidarity, diversity, and in a common ecumenical spirit of creation stewardship," declared Dr Louk Andrianos, WCC consultant for Care for Creation, Sustainability, and Climate Justice.
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) webinar demonstrated African churches' emerging leadership in global creation care. Bishop John Kobina Louis from SECAM opened with a powerful prayer, while Canon Rev. Dr Kofi De-Graft Johnson from the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa provided crucial theological foundations. Friar Rev. Joseph Blay from the Franciscans inspired participants with practical advocacy, Sr Immaculate Tusingwire from Laudato Si Movement Africa interwove theology with concrete actions, and Rev. Calvin Frans from the Anglican Church of Southern Africa presented local celebration strategies.
"If you walk alone, you can walk fast, but if you walk together you can go far," emphasized Rev. Rachel Mash, coordinator for the Anglican Communion Environmental Network and co-coordinator for the Season of Creation Ecumenical Steering Group, who moderated alongside Ashley Kitisya from the Laudato Si Movement.
Building on this year's theme "Peace with Creation," participants committed to transforming aggressive lifestyles into humble coexistence reflecting Christ's peace and justice. The webinar marks a pivotal moment as African churches now lead global efforts in creation stewardship and eco-theological education.
Faith communities worldwide can join the Season of Creation beginning 1 September with an opening prayer service, continuing through 4 October.
