Friday 20 February 2009

Resources for Lent - Ecumenical Water Network

The Ecumenical Water Network suggests ideas for prayer and action during Lent http://www.oikoumene.org/en/news/news-management/eng/a/article/1722/ecumenical-water-network-2.html
During the Seven Weeks for Water initiative, theologians and church activists from Africa, Europe, North and South America will share short biblical meditations for each week along with some campaigning ideas and resources.The first set of materials will be available on the EWN website http://water.oikoumene.org from 25 February - Ash Wednesday according to Western Christian tradition The Ecumenical Water Network has an email Newsletter and the first letter of 2009 has just come out. http://www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home/resources-and-links/ewn-newsletter.html It includes articles on the Water crisis in Gaza, 9th AACC Assembly, World Water Forum, Ilisu dam.

An interesting book to help churches explore ecology and environment themes through the year is 'The Cosmic Circle: Jesus and Ecology, by Edward P. Echlin, Columba Press.'
The artwork in the photo above is my own.

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