Nevada clergy holding multi-faith prayer-vigil to seek divine intervention for COP26 success  

India Post News Service

NEVADA: Religious leaders of Nevada (USA) held a collective multi-faith prayer vigil at Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Reno on October 17, 2021 seeking divine intervention to save the planet and for the successful outcome of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.

Coordinated by Rajan Zed and hosted by Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church Presiding Priest Father Stephen R. Karcher; it includes prayers by Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i, Pagan, Unitarian-Universalist, etc., leaders. In addition, prayers will also be held through Taiko drums, bansuri (Indian flute), harp, etc.

Rajan the President of the Universal Society of Hinduism pointed out that it was a moral responsibility to preserve God’s creation, save the planet, and care for the environment. It is very important to stop damage to the environment and limit global warming, thus protecting the vulnerable communities across the world.

Father Karcher stated that it should be urged that the God-given earth and the world need to be preserved and the world leaders make the right decisions in COP26 (October 31-November 12) for the future of the planet and its occupants They need to commit to urgent global climate action; and for the global business leaders to adopt people-focused policies and embrace sustainable and just economies.

This prayer-vigil also urged the faithful, through individual and collective action, to: adopt more sustainable lifestyles, become aware of how we are depleting natural resources and degrading the environment, commit to care for the creation, listen to earth’s sufferings, pray, think of future generations, and work to protect and restore ecosystems.

A “Nevada Multi-faith Pronouncement for COP26” will be jointly read by participating religious leaders on the occasion, which will include: “We, the diverse faith communities, are united to protect and care-for our planet and all its people to ensure a healthy and resilient future for humankind…”