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ACNS4664 Faith leaders - tackling climate change is a "moral
imperative"
The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted a meeting of faith leaders and
faith-based and community organisations at Lambeth Palace to discuss
the response of faith communities to the environmental crisis. With 40
days to go before the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit the
participants have pledged to work together to raise awareness about
the effects of 'catastrophic climate change' on the world's poor and
to take whatever action they can to "to reduce carbon emissions and
promote sustainable practice." At the meeting a number of
presentations highlighted the kind of action faith communities and
faith-based organisations were already taking in the UK and with
partners overseas.
In the first statement of its kind, signed by leaders from every
faith community (including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh,
Buddhist, Baha'i, Jain and Zoastrian) the signatories recognise
"unequivocally that there is a moral imperative to tackle the causes
of global warming" and that "Faith communities have a crucial
role to play in pressing for changes in behaviour at every level of
society and in every economic sector. We all have a responsibility to
learn how to live and develop sustainably in a world of finite
resources".
They call for the UK government and G20 governments in particular to
fight for an ambitious deal which offers hope of rises in global
temperature being kept within two degrees centigrade.
The statement has been welcomed by the Department for Energy and
Climate Change (DECC). The Secretary of State Ed Miliband said:
"Tackling climate change is a cause that unites people of all faiths.
Each generation holds the planet in trust for the next and to fulfil
our obligations to these future generations, we must succeed in
getting a fair and ambitious agreement. We need the voice of all the
world's religions in the coming weeks as we approach the Copenhagen
summit."
Dr Williams said: "This is an important meeting - the first of its
kind in the UK. We all have to do more to face the challenges of
climate change. Faith communities have a crucial role to play. That
was highlighted today as were some of the things already being done.
We must do our bit and encourage others to do theirs. Together we can
and we will make a difference".
The full text of the statement is below:
Statement by Faith Leaders and participants in the Faith and Climate
Change Seminar hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth
Palace, 29 October 2009
As leaders and representatives of faith communities and
faith-based organisations in the UK we wish to highlight the very real
threat to the world's poor, and to our fragile creation, from the
threat of catastrophic climate change. The developed world is
primarily responsible for the already visible effects of global
heating. Justice requires that we now take responsibility for slowing
the rise in global temperature. We call upon UK negotiators at
Copenhagen, and the other nations of the G20 in particular, to fight
for a deal which speedily ends unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels
and puts in place urgent measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
so that global temperature rise may be kept within two degrees
centigrade.
We recognise unequivocally that there is a moral imperative to tackle
the causes of global warming. This is reinforced by the reality that
it is the poor and vulnerable who are most profoundly affected by the
environmental impact of climate change - especially drought, floods,
water shortages and rise in sea levels. Faith communities have a
crucial role to play in pressing for changes in behaviour at every
level of society and in every economic sector. We all have a
responsibility to learn how to live and develop sustainably in a world
of finite resources.
This responsibility comes into sharp focus today with less than 40
days before representatives of governments from across the world meet
to agree a deal on climate change.
Building on the examples of local and international action to live an
to work together sustainably which have been highlighted in our
meeting today we pledge to:
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Reach out to our communities, both in the UK and internationally, in
the coming weeks to raise awareness of the real potential for
catastrophic climate change and to increase public support for an
ambitious, fair and effective deal at Copenhagen;
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Continue to share best practice and redouble our efforts to reduce
emissions that result from our institutional and individual
activities;
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Work with our partners, our sister churches and communities
internationally to mitigate the effects of climate change on the
poorest and most vulnerable communities in the developing world; and
to press governments to support that effort.
To help to achieve these ends we agree to use today's meeting as the
first step in an ongoing process of collaboration. We believe our
communities can be key agents of change and urge the Government
wherever possible to support our efforts to build capacity and
commitment to reduce carbon emissions, raise awareness and promote
sustainable practice.
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Statement
from the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, on the
storms and flooding in Soweto and in KwaZulu Natal
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has visited scenes of flooding and death in
Soweto, and sent messages of support to areas of KwaZulu Natal where
storms have also caused fatalities and destruction. The Anglican
Archbishop of Cape Town, who grew up near the Jukskei River in
Alexandra, was shocked at the scale of the damage, and assured those
he met of his prayers, and of the support of the Anglican Church,
including financial support through its relief and social development
organisation, Hope Africa.
The Archbishop spoke of the need for greater sensitivity to the
environment, at every level from national government to local
community planning, pointing out that many factors from the
disappearance of wetlands to the concentrations of urban developments
can contribute to greatly increased risks of flooding, even from
normal volumes of rainfall. He added that human responsibility – a
God-given gift, which we must choose to use wisely – was relevant here
too, and not only in the wider problem of global warming and climate
change.
In messages to the Bishop of Johannesburg, Brian Germond, and the
Bishop of Natal, Rubin Philip, Archbishop Makgoba said: 'On behalf of
the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I offer our condolences to
those who have lost loved ones. They, and all who have been injured,
and who have lost homes and livelihoods through these storms and
flooding, are in our hearts, and in our prayers. In the days ahead,
may they find comfort and strength in the promise of Jesus that he is
with us always, and that nothing, not in life nor in death, can
separate us from the love of God.’
The Archbishop added, 'I encourage our churches and parishioners to
offer what help they can – remembering the words of Jesus, that we
shall all be called to give account of whether we have fed the hungry
and cared for the needy.’
He also called on governments and local authorities concerned to take
the necessary steps in providing both immediate help and longer term
resources for reconstruction, while bearing in mind issues of
environmental sensitivity and sustainability. He went on to say ‘The
whole world must urgently recognise that this is God’s creation. We
have no other. It is for all of us to treat it with respect, and hold
it in trust for the generations that come after us.’
Issued by the Office of the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town
Inquiries: Cynthia Michaels on 021- 763-1320 (office hours) |
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Cancer Support Group
More and more of
us are being impacted by Cancer, either directly or indirectly.
The intention is to build up a Support Group to help all these
people. If you are able to help in a practical or spiritual
way, such as counselling, praying, transport, shopping, daily
chores, or even simply being a friend, please let us know.
Please spread the word to all Cancer sufferers, their families,
friends and survivors, together with all who are interested in
giving their support to this venture.
The emphasis of the Group will be on upliftment and support to all
those who are affected, through Healing Prayer.
Enquiries: Angela Armitage 0836557909
or Val at the Church Office 011
475 1314
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When you have to go to hospital ...
and are filling in the admittance forms, please be sure to state
that you are an ANGLICAN. If you list yourself as CHRISTIAN
instead of ANGLICAN, it is highly probable that you will not be
visited by the HOSPITAL VISITING TEAM. The onus is upon you.
If at all possible, please advise the Church office that you have
been admitted
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Childrens’ Admission To Communion
St Michael's policy
is that Parents prepare
their own children. This preparation will be followed by a Saturday
afternoon workshop with Clergy, parents and children. Admission to
Communion by our priests will take place when parents believe that
their children are ready.
We have excellent material available – please contact Shona
on 475 1314 (we have to recoup photocopying costs so there will be a
small charge).
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Votive Candles
There
are many of us who like to light a candle on the stand at the back
of the church while praying for someone special, and to remember
that Jesus is the Light of the World.
Please may we remind you that the donation requested is 50c per
candle; children lighting candles should be supervised by an adult
and also pay 50c per candle.
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Join
our Choir!
Thank you to those who of you who have signed up for
the 7.30 am service Choir. I am really excited about starting
rehearsals, which will be held on Thursdays at 19:15.
If you enjoy singing, and want to be part of enriching the worship
at St Michael’s please consider adding your name to the list.
Jenny Bourdillon (tel:
7917573)
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First Woman Administrative Head for Anglican Church in Southern
Africa
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Njongonkulu Ndungane has announced
the appointment of the new Provincial Executive Officer (PE0) for
the Anglican Church in Southern Africa.
This is the most senior administrative position in the church after
that of the Archbishop himself.
For the first time in Southern African Anglican Church history, the
appointee is a woman and is also not a South African.
She is the Very Reverend Nangula Kathindi, a Namibian, currently
Dean of St George’s Cathedral in Windhoek.
This is the second time within a year that Dean Kathindi has made
history. In October 2005 she became the first woman Dean ever to be
installed in the Anglican Province of Southern Africa, which
includes six countries and the Island of St Helena.
As Provincial Executive Officer, Dean Kathindi will act, among other
things, as secretary of the Provincial Synod – the highest
legislative body of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa. She will
also act as Secretary to the Synod of Bishops.
Archbishop Ndungane, who held the position of PEO under Archbishop
Desmond Tutu, says that Kathindi is a highly competent person with
large experience in administrative matters. She was General
Secretary of the Namibian Council of Churches from 1999 until 2005.
“In addition to her administrative ability, she is a deeply
spiritual person and the appointment of a woman into this position
is a recognition of the diversity within our church in the Southern
African region,” said the Archbishop.
Kathindi is married to an architect and has two teenage children.
She will take up her new position from January 1, 2007.
She says: “I am humbled and thrilled to be able serve my church as
PEO. I know by God’s grace I’ll be able to deliver. |
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Waste Paper
Our
waste paper system is working well.
The Waste Paper Shed, Orange Bin, and bags are in our garden,
near the gate to the Retirement Village, and is easy to access on
foot or by car.
 | ACCEPTED:
Newspaper
and
Telephone Book, cardboard and tissue boxes (flattened
please); office paper and school books (plastic covers removed);
magazines
and
junk mail
/ envelopes;
toilet and paper towel tubes
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ACCEPTED:
Cereal,
washing powder and toothpaste boxes (because of waxy coating),
dog food and cement packets, wax coated paper, plastic bags
or bottles, sweet and crisp papers. |
Waste
Paper collection raised an amazing R2188.37 in 2005 year.
Thank you!
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Sick & Tired of
Ironing?
Bring your ironing to us on Thursday morning between 07:15 &
10:00 and collect the same day.
Check with Sue for rates.
Enquiries: Sue Waldron 476 4505 / 082 331 1608Top
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