Press Release August 10, 2026 Suva, Fiji Creation Is God’s Gift “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.” (Psalm 24:1) Pastoral Statement on Deep-Sea Mining from the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace! As pastors of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, we write not

As we approach the Season of Creation 2026, the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) invites all dioceses across our region to unite in prayer, reflection, and action for our common home. Following the recent pastoral letter from Archbishop Ryan Jimenez, President of CEPAC, all faithful, parishes, and communities are invited to participate fully in this

Following a landmark decision at last year’s Plenary Assembly, the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) is officially preparing for the region-wide observance of the Season of Creation, running from September 1 to October 4, 2026. The initiative marks a unified, ecological-spiritual milestone for the Pacific, culminating on the newly approved Feast of Creation on October