Our Values and Theology
“Hope imagines the future and then acts as if that future is irresistible.”
Walter Wink, Theologian
Earth Justice work at St James’s Church, Piccadilly knits together prayer and spirituality, human creativity, campaigning and practical action at a time when a coherent and justice-oriented response to our times from faith communities is sorely needed.
Our theological approach embraces the transformative power of hope even in the face of climate emergency. Christian hope is not passive waiting but active, hope-filled engagement with God working throughout Creation.
In the face of climate emergency, hope is not only possible but essential. Through hope, we inspire action, and through action, we achieve justice.
Our Values and Theology
At Earth Justice at St. James's Piccadilly, we are committed to addressing the climate emergency through faith-based action and community engagement. We aim to continually discern what we as a community can uniquely offer in this time of crisis. We do this through learning, liturgy and action.
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Hope
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Action
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Justice
Our Theological Principles
Interdependence with all life
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“That the universe is a communion of subjects rather than a collection of objects is the central commitment of the Ecozoic.”
Brian Swimme and Thomas Berry
Intersectionality
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Indigenous Wisdom
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Social and Earth Justice in Scripture
Throughout the Bible, God calls us to seek justice for and with the oppressed and vulnerable. Environmental destruction disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized — Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa.
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“Learn to do right, seek justice, defend the oppressed.”
Isaiah 1:17
Earth Justice in Christian Tradition
The Christian contemplative tradition that emphasises humanity’s deep connection with nature, drawing on the wisdom of medieval mystics like Hildegard of Bingen and saints such as Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. God calls us to seek justice for and with the oppressed and vulnerable. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa.
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“Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my Lord, Brother Sun, who brings the day …”
From St Francis' of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures
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