Dear Earth Keeper,

In different ways and times people from all walks of life are experiencing the reality that human well-being is dependent on the well-being of the planet.  This ancient truth, recorded in the creeds and scriptures of many faiths, is increasingly being celebrated by people of faith who are spreading a light of understanding and acceptance of our responsibility to care for Creation. 

During the Season of Creation in September, Anglican congregations will be honouring God as the Creator. They invite us all to reflect more deeply on how we relate to the Earth.  Even in death we have a relationship with the Earth and a multi-faith workshop on 14th August is looking at funeral rites that sustain both our memories and our planet.  On 6th August, Hiroshima Day, SAFCEI will light a candle to the memory of all who have lost their lives, health and livelihoods due to the nuclear industry, while also calling on us to pray that our decision-makers have the wisdom to choose renewable energy over nuclear.  Renewables provide an opportunity for economic transformation based on inclusivity, equity and sustainability.  These are some of the key tenets in `Sacred Economics' by Charles Eisenstein.  Find out more at a guest lecture by Eisenstein in Cape Town on 4 September. Last but not least, meet SAFCEI intern, Nooraan Cader, a young Muslim woman who is empowered by her faith to make a difference and passionate about doing so.