each year, from 1 September to 4 October, Christians around the world unite in this special season of prayer and action to care for our common home. It is a time to celebrate God as Creator and to reflect on our shared vocation to protect and cherish all of creation.

This year’s theme, “Living Water,” is inspired by Ezekiel 47:9, 12 – a powerful biblical vision of hope and ecological renewal. Set against the backdrop of exile and loss, the prophet’s image of living water flowing from God’s sanctuary reveals God’s healing presence, bringing new life to rivers, land, biodiversity and communities, while calling us to renewed care for the whole Earth community.

Given our dry summer and the changing climate we have witnessed in recent weeks, we should appreciate more and be more mindful, of our use of water

“Future generations will never forgive us if we miss the opportunity to protect our common home. We have inherited a garden; we must not leave a desert for our children.”