Archbishop Justin Welby has launched the Church of England's first ever Green Lent Campaign .
Environmentalists, activists and climate experts gathered at Lambeth Palace for the official launch of LiveLent 2020 with its set of 40 daily reflections, actions and prayers. “This Lent, we hope both adults and children might engage in God’s plea for us to ‘Care for Creation’”. It is an opportunity for us to rebuild our relationship with our planet, and in turn with the God who is Lord of everything,” is the joint statement from Archbishop Justin Welby & Archbishop John Sentamu.
Instead of giving up chocolate or alcohol for Lent, participants are challenged to follow a set of daily reflections, which correspond to chapters of the full Lent book for those wishing to go deeper. With children's, youth and family resources also available, there is something to help every age group to get involved.
Launching the resources, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said, “We urgently need to rebuild our relationship with our planet. To do this, we need to change our habits – in how we pray and how we act. Lent is not just about discipline. It’s about allowing Christ to show us what’s keeping us from loving and serving Him – and joyfully letting it go."
“Whatever age you are, this Lent I hope you’ll engage with God’s plea for us to care for His creation, and that these campaign resources will help you on that journey." he said.
Many thanks to the Church of England for these Lenten resources.