Green Christian: herald of hope in a damaged world

Green Christian: herald of hope in a damaged world

Becoming agents of change through daily prayer, simple lifestyle, public witness – and by encouraging one another.

That’s the agenda of first-time CRE exhibitors Green Christian who will invite visitors to discover a Bible-based, green perspective.

Environmentalist and theologian Judith Russenberger, married with three grown-up children, will speak on ‘Green Christian – our calling to care for creation’ (2.30pm, Thu 13 Oct). Using Genesis 2 as a basis, she will look at how we are called by God to care for what he has made.

Formed in 1981, Green Christian helps Christians understand the need to care more for creation and provide Christian insights to the green movement. Their CRE stand, shared with Operation Noah, will also provide a place where visitors can talk about the vital connection between faith and creation care and how to respond.

Deborah Tomkins, co-chair of Green Christian, said: ‘We are delighted that Judith will speak on our behalf. She is an established expert on the subject and will be well worth listening to. Green Christian seeks to encourage Christians to live gently on the earth, encouraging one another in discipleship which accepts our impact on God’s creation as a whole.

‘We believe in a gospel for all creation. We are a community of ordinary Christians from all backgrounds and traditions who seek to let loose hope in this damaged, exploited and unjust world, pioneer practical discipleship in shared prayer, struggle and action, and equip prophetic witness through our campaigns and resources.’

• Green Christian are on stand S6 at CRE National 2022

Main picture: Eco Church is a mixed media collage depicting St Mary the Virgin Eling, overlooking the Solent. It is Graham’s expression of the joy of renewal, an honouring of the past and apprehension and uncertainty in the present. Hope is present in the eternal stars over the church and in the free-flying swifts.

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