Faith and Creation in Action: Faisalabad Diocese Unites for Peace with Creation

 

Faisalabad, Pakistan – September 2025. In a vibrant display of faith, unity, and environmental stewardship, Christians from across the Diocese of Faisalabad came together for a Tree Plantation Drive at Davia Villa, organized by the Ecumenical Commission for Human Development (ECHD) as part of the global Season of Creation Campaign 2025. 

The event, themed “Peace with Creation,” reflected the urgent call for ecological responsibility inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ and echoed by Christian leaders worldwide.

The initiative was held in collaboration with the Pakistan Correspondence Bible School, Pakistan Christian Recording Ministry, and the Local Salvation Army Church, which hosted a colorful Art Competition for children and youth. Young artists expressed their hopes for a greener, more peaceful world through powerful images of rivers restored, forests renewed, and communities united in care for God’s creation.

“This campaign reminds us that creation is not a resource to be exploited but a gift to be cherished,” said Timothias Majeed, ECHD’s diocesan coordinator, addressing participants before the first saplings were planted. “By planting these trees, we are sowing seeds of peace and hope, not just for today, but for generations to come.”

Dozens of volunteers, families, and church members joined hands to plant indigenous trees across the grounds of Davia Villa. Participants prayed over each sapling, dedicating their efforts to healing the earth and fostering harmony among communities often divided by environmental neglect and socio-economic challenges.

The Pakistan Christian Music Recording Ministry shared recorded Scripture readings on creation care, while representatives from the Pakistan Correspondence Bible School distributed biblical study materials to deepen participants’ understanding of ecological discipleship. 

The Salvation Army Church’s Art Competition added a joyful, creative dimension, with winning entries to be displayed in local churches as visual reminders of the campaign’s message.

“This is more than an event, it’s a movement,” said Grace Bibi, a youth leader from Faisalabad. “Our faith calls us to restore the balance between humanity and nature. Every tree planted is a prayer for peace with creation.”

The Season of Creation Campaign 2025, celebrated globally from September 1 to October 4, has inspired Christian communities to integrate environmental care into their spiritual life. For the Faisalabad Diocese, this tree plantation drive symbolized a tangible commitment to protecting Pakistan’s fragile ecosystems while strengthening ecumenical bonds among different Christian traditions.

As the sun set over Davia Villa, the sight of freshly planted saplings swaying in the breeze stood as a living testament to what can be achieved when faith meets action. In a world marked by environmental crises and divisions, Faisalabad’s faithful offered a simple yet profound response: plant a tree, nurture peace, and honor the Creator.