Bríd McAuley sent us this latest news:
Westport Eco-Congregation created a sacred space at the rear of St Marys Church Westport for the Season of Creation. We displayed the climate justice candle and some plants, water feature, and sand, shells and seaweed. The Laudate Si prayer was on display as was the narrative from this year’s theme of the Burning Bush. There was a positive reaction to our space and many visitors to the church stopped to read the posters on display – our posters encouraged the public to take on board many eco suggestions.
As part of our Season of Creation events We organised a walking meditation through Westport House woods – this event was a positive experience and very well supported. Our members have been supporting other eco groups in Westport by joining in town clean and beach clean ups throughout the summer. We continue to supply the local newspaper and parish newsletter with news, views and ideas in our eco congregation news piece weekly.
Holy trinity Church of Ireland had a combined Harvest and 150 years celebration during the Season of Creation. Bishop Michael Burrows spoke of what the world and the church looked at 150, 100 and 50 years ago. He then challenged us to consider how the next generation will consider us. He reported that he has had conversations with African Bishops who have outlined how their countries and their people are suffering due to Climate Change. Bishop Burrows said we need to respond with generosity and guts to Climate Change and the choices we make now will deeply affect our future and our children’s future.