Lent CourseThe world is in crisis; Creation is groaning. People and the Earth have been crying out for many years. But for too long, many people - particularly those in the global North - have chosen not to listen, instead remaining complicit in destruction and continuing to increase inequalities. In such a time as this, what have Christians got to offer? Our doctrine of creation suggests that it was never meant to be like this, but that human nature is tarnished or fallen. The biblical narrative of salvation provides a remedy and challenges us to play our part in the process of redemption and re-creation. This is the journey that we will take together over the six sessions looking at the implications for our daily lives both as individuals and as communities of faith and hope. We are here for such a time as this. Called to respond with words and actions. USPG partners with churches across the world in their mission of transforming lives through education, health care and justice for all. USPG’s partner churches offer us insights, hope and encouragement in the ways that they are confronting the issues of ecological justice in their own context: and in doing so, challenge us to respond: are we ready to accept the challenge? Ar Gyfer Amser Fel Hwn (For such a time as this - Welsh) For such a time as this - a theological introduction to ecological justice from the Asian Theological Academy the full article as referenced in Week 1 of the Study Course Partner contributions to the USPG Online Lent Course Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Unfortunately, due to an impossible internet connection for the Lent course this week, Bishop Carlos Matsinhe had to communicate over the phone which affected audio quality. The transcript of his Bible reflection can be downloaded below. Bishop Carlos Matsinhe's reflection on Romans 8:18-30 (PDF) Week 5
Week 6 Introduction to the Asian Rural Institute (ARI) Take my Hand - the Asian Rural Institute magazine Read more about the ARI on their website
Suggestions for Opening Prayers Lord, you love life; we owe our existence to you.
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USPG will be facilitating a group that will gather on zoom with contributors to the course and other global partners, to study this course together on the six Mondays during Lent, on: In order for your church Lent groups to be able to share in the wisdom that our partners offer to our online sessions we will be recording their contributions and posting them on this page by 5pm on the Monday of each week (starting on the 22 February) Films for Climate Sunday and Lent |