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On Saturday, 1 August 2026, members of the Anglican Student Federation (ASF), Girls and Boys Friendly Society (GBFS) and Green Anglicans staff participated in the Green Pop Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital Living Landscape Project. The project brought together  young people, community members , NGO’s and other environmental partners to restore and transform the hospital grounds into a healthier, more beautiful, vibrant and sustainable space for the hospital community. Over the two days volunteers rolled up their sleeves and took part in a range of practical landscaping task. Together they managed to : The participation of ASF and GBFS demonstrated the ongoing commitment from young Anglicans to practical environmental action. Such initiatives are examples of of how, young people are helping to create spaces that can support biodiversity, improve the well-being of all creation and contribute towards more climate-recielent communities. Photo Credit: Green Pop, And Anitha

Please find sermon notes from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network, based on the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary    

Please find this year’s Season of Creation resource from ACSA based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings on the theme of Living Water        

On 27 June 2026, young people from Green Anglicans and Climate YES joined the South African Council of Churches (SACC) National Youth Prayer Walk and Youth-Led Service in commemoration of Youth Month. The event began with a prayer walk from the Hector Pieterson Museum to Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto, honouring the courage and legacy of the youth of 1976 while inspiring today’s generation to lead with faith, courage and purpose. Through prayer, worship and inspiring messages, young people from across different communities came together in unity to reflect on faith, hope, healing and their responsibility to help shape a better future for South Africa. The participation of Green Anglicans and Climate YES youth highlighted the importance of young people’s active involvement in climate advocacy and environmental action. Their presence also demonstrated the value of collaboration between youth-led movements and faith-based organisations working to create positive change in communities. Beyond the prayer walk and service, the gathering provided a valuable space for fellowship, networking and meaningful conversations among young leaders. It was a reminder that today’s youth carry the responsibility of building on the legacy of those who stood for freedom and quality education in 1976, while responding to the challenges facing their generation, including the climate and environmental crisis. For Green Anglicans, the event was also an opportunity to affirm that young Christians have an important role to play in caring for God’s creation and in building resilient, just and sustainable communities. BY: Boipelo Mojapelo

Following a presentation and feedback session by Ms Keulukwa Hanghome, who attended the 2025 Climate YES Bootcamp in Johannesburg, confirmation candidates at St Martin Efidi Parish joined Bishop Djuulume on 12 July 2026 for a special tree-planting initiative. Together, they planted 40 different trees, including food-producing and indigenous species. The initiative aims to encourage young people to take responsibility for the environment while demonstrating practical ways of caring for creation. The food-producing trees will contribute to food security and community wellbeing, while the indigenous trees will help support local biodiversity and strengthen the natural environment. Through this initiative, the confirmation candidates are putting their faith into action and helping to live out the Fifth Mark of Mission. Their efforts are a reminder that every tree planted is an investment in a healthier, greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

On Thursday, 25 June, coordinated by the Green Anglicans office together with the diocesan Mothers Union Eco-champ Mme Hlalethwa, members of the Mothers’ Union from the Parish of the Resurrection, Maokeng, Kroonstad, in the Diocese of the Free State, gathered for a smart vegetable gardening training session to equip members with practical skills to grow healthy food at home.The session began with a devotion led by Ordinand Maema, followed by a time of fellowship over tea. Archdeacon Ngcola then led a teaching session on the biblical principles of working and caring for the land, encouraging participants to see food gardening as both a practical activity and an important part of caring for God’s creation.The training highlighted the importance of growing home-grown vegetables and the health benefits of eating fresh, nutritious food. Participants were encouraged to make use of available resources in their own homes and communities to develop sustainable food gardens.Following the teaching, participants took part in a practical session where they learned how to establish trench beds at home. They were shown how household organic waste can be used to enrich the soil and improve its fertility. The training emphasised the importance of healthy, living soil, reminding participants that healthy soil produces healthy food.The Mothers’ Union members also had the opportunity to create their own garden beds and learn how to plant a variety of seeds using the fruit, leaf, and root-rotation method. They were further introduced to the benefits of mulching, including retaining moisture, protecting the soil, and supporting healthy plant growth.The training provided participants with practical knowledge they can take back to their homes and communities, empowering them to grow their own food, improve household nutrition, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.