06.05.2016
Holy Trinity, Killiney, Hosts Eco–Congregation Ireland’s Climate Justice Candle
The parish of Holy Trinity, Killiney, was delighted to host Eco–Congregation Ireland’s Climate Justice Candle recently.
The Rector, Canon Niall Sloane, spoke about the significance of the candle and noted that he had attended the National Ecumenical Prayer Service for the UN Climate Summit in November where the Eco–Congregation Ireland (ECI) Shine a Light on Climate Justice initiative was launched.
The candle has visited 30 parishes since then and it is hoped that it will continue on its journey around the country visiting churches of different denominations both sides of the border over the course of the next year.
As an extra bonus, the candle also visited Glenageary–Killiney National School where the children learned about climate change and how small changes can make a big difference.
ECI launched the candle initiative in the hopes of encouraging parishes and faith communities to focus on climate justice, not only for the week that they host the candle but in the weeks and months to come. The candle has already visited seven other Church of Ireland parishes.
Encouraging more churches to focus on the urgent need for climate justice, ECI Chairperson, the Ven Andrew Orr, said: “We are delighted that so many churches have been so willing to host the Climate Justice Candle. We believe it is a great way of bringing the urgent issue of climate change, and its impact on God’s creation and on the poorest people of the world, home to parishes and congregations. We would love to hear from more parishes who would like to host the candle in their area.”
Anyone wishing to host the Climate Justice Candle should send an email to info@ecocongregationireland.com.
Photo caption: Rector of Holy Trinity, Killiney, Canon Niall Sloane, and the Select Vestry with Eco–Congregation Ireland’s climate justice candle. (Photo courtesy of Eco–Congregation Ireland)