On Saturday, 13 September 2025, the Green Anglicans, in partnership with Green Connection, hosted an engaging environmental workshop for young people from the Dioceses of Cape Town and False Bay. The event was designed to equip youth with knowledge and inspire action towards the care of God’s Creation, with a special focus on the oceans.
The day began with a morning devotion, drawing from the Season of Creation 2025 liturgical resource. This time of prayer and reflection grounded the participants in the theme of the season, reminding them of their calling as stewards of God’s Creation.
The programme then moved into the screening of the documentary “SPOILED”, produced by Green Connection. The film shed light on the destructive impacts of ocean blasting and other harmful practices on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Following the screening, Liz McDaid from Green Connection led a heartfelt discussion, inviting the young people to share their reactions. She encouraged them to think creatively and practically about how they could play a role in protecting the oceans, particularly for the sake of future generations.
The workshop also featured two powerful teaching sessions.
- Ms Afikile Ndube from SAFCEI unpacked the reality of the climate crisis, explaining what climate change is and how it is already affecting people and ecosystems around the world.
- Ms Nandipha Masango challenged the participants to name the harmful actions humanity is taking against the oceans, and then to suggest positive steps that can help preserve and protect them.
Through prayer, learning, discussion, and challenge, the young people left the workshop with a deeper awareness of the urgent need to act for Creation and a renewed commitment to live out their faith through environmental justice.
We thank the Parish of St. Thomas, Rondebosch, for hosting us and Green Connection for partnering with us to make this day possible.
Photo credit: Lelethu M
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