As members of Synod we greet you with a watchword from Genesis 1:3 “God saw all that he had made, and it WAS very good.” This Biblical statement was used as text for the theme of this year’s Synod: “Our responsibility in God’s creation.” Prayers, songs, hymns, sermons, devotions and discussions focussed on our earth - God’s creation - and the church’s response to the environmental and climatic challenges that face our world. Bishop Geoff Davies from the Anglican Church inspired and encouraged our Synod to focus on the issues of social and ecological justice, as the present injustices seriously impact on the exploitation of essential resources world-wide. “As people of faith we believe we have a responsibility to God and future generations to care for this planet - our home” - this sentence forms part of a statement our Synod adopted in support of a resolution that will represent the voice of faith-communities at the international conference on climate change in Denmark this year. Bishop Geoff Davies emphasized that a lot of small steps were necessary to reach a greater goal. Synod discussed his presentation and worked towards suggestions for “eco-congregations.” As members of synod we endeavour to report to you in far greater detail on the content and plans of action that came out of these discussions when we return to our congregations.
Word of greeting from Synod 2009
Losung für den 30. Juli
Von allen Seiten umgibst du mich und hältst deine Hand über mir.Ich sage euch nicht, dass ich den Vater für euch bitten will; denn er selbst, der Vater, hat euch lieb, weil ihr mich liebt und glaubt, dass ich von Gott ausgegangen bin.