CAPTION: Molly and Edie are among the children who drew a picture of climate change for Christian Aid
Devon School Children Draw Climate Change Hopes and Fears for Exeter Cathedral Christian Aid Exhibition
Devon school children have drawn their hopes and fears about climate change for a Christian Aid art exhibition at Exeter Cathedral called Letters for Creation.
The winning entry was by year four pupil Molly, whose drawing was called “Think about the Polar Bears.”
The Bishop of Exeter, who was at the exhibition launch at the start of Christian Aid week, said “Children and young people are passionate about the environment and we would do well to learn from them as we seek to care for God’s creation.
Christian Aid is raising money to help people affected by drought in Zimbabwe
“We also stand in solidarity with poorer nations who are acutely vulnerable to climate change and the effects of wars in other parts of the world.
Several schools participated in the exhibition, including Exeter Cathedral School, St Peters’ C of E Aided School and Southmead Primary School, from Braunton, north Devon.
Joan Moncrieffe is a Devon-based artist who has created her own piece “Against the Tide” in response to the schools’ work. It is made from salvaged and reclaimed materials. Joan said “It depicts the need for Christians to stand for what is right and not just go with the flow of the rest of society.”
Artist Joan Moncrieffe created Against the Tide from salvaged materials
Katrine Musgrave, Christian Aid’s Church Engagement Officer for Devon and Cornwall, said “We are all connected. Whether it’s fleeing violence or dealing with the effects of the climate crisis, those in desperate need must be supported.
“Christian Aid Week is an opportunity to unite with those who are suffering and give them new hope, so they can build resilient futures for their families.
“Over the years, I have seen the tremendous efforts of supporters in Cornwall determined to help transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.
“With every gift, every action, every prayer, every one of us can make a difference.”
The focus of this year’s Christian Aid week is the effect of climate change and war on people living in Zimbabwe. You can find out more here.
