WCC: Climate and Ecological Justice

In Genesis, we are reminded that we were formed from the dust of the earth, which means we are not separate from creation—we are part of it. 

And so when we speak about climate and ecological justice, we are not just speaking about an environmental issue. We are speaking about a spiritual crisis, a crisis of relationship, and a crisis of responsibility.

For many years, the church has spoken of stewardship. And stewardship has guided us well. But today creation is calling us deeper to a movement from stewardship to custodianship to guardianship.

This is not just a shift in language. It is a question for us as church leaders.

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