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Baptism Blessing – Share a photo

Fast for the Earth 2025 / John-Paul Roberts / March 17, 2025

“For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body”- 1 Corinthians 12:13 Baptism and Water Stewardship: A Call to Care for God’s GiftBaptism is more than just a religious ceremony—it’s a symbol of new life, cleansing, and commitment to God. Water plays a central role, representing spiritual renewal and God’s grace. But have you ever thought about what this means for the way we treat water in our daily lives? Water is one of God’s greatest gifts, essential for life. Yet, many people around the world struggle to access clean water due to pollution, waste, and climate change. If baptism reminds us that water brings life and renewal, shouldn’t we also work to protect it? Caring for water isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a spiritual responsibility. As Christians, we can make a difference by using water wisely, reducing pollution, and supporting efforts to provide clean water to communities in need. Stewardship of water reflects our faith in action. Just as baptism calls us to live differently, it also challenges us to respect and protect God’s creation. If water is sacred in baptism, it should also be sacred in everyday life. Let’s honor God’s gift by ensuring that clean water remains available for all—because faith isn’t just about belief, it’s about action. Rev Shaun Cozett from St Paul’s In Bree Street links the stewardship of water when he conducts a baptism. Each family can take a small amount of the baptismal water home. Please share the photos of your own or your child’s baptism!

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Celebratory Trees

Each of them will sit under their vine and under their fig tree,with no one to make them afraid, Micah 4:4 Across the Anglican Communion a growing number of churches are integrating tree growing into their spirituality. This might be confirmation, baptism, memorial, wedding trees, etc. If you church is not yet doing this, do some research to find out examples either of other churches in your area or another Diocese that are doing this. Find out what are the successes and challenges. A few things you need to think about: Cost: Does the candidate pay for the tree or can you source donations from government or business? Logistics: How are the trees brought to church and how do the candidates take them home. Education: Everyone who plants a tree needs to learn how to plant it and look after it – who and how will this be done? Watering: A tree needs to be moist for two years – who will water and how? Liturgy: What prayers are said – these can be distributed with the trees – a little leaflet or bookmark Photographs: Who will take photographs and share to social media to inspire/encourage others? Does your church have trees for confirmation baptism , patronal etc?Have a look at some of the inspiring stories being highlighted on the Communion Forest website www.communionforest.org