Tavistock United Reformed Church is to show a film sponsored by Christian Aid entitled ‘Thank You for the Rain’ on Wednesday, October 20.

There is no charge for admission to the screening as this is part of a focus on the forthcoming COP 26 gathering in Glasgow in November. The film starts at 7.30pm.

Thank You for the Rain tells the story of Kisilu, a smallholder farmer in Kenya who has used his camera to capture the life of his family, and the human costs of climate change.

Jess Hall, a campaigner for Christian Aid, said: ‘When I first watched this film, I couldn’t speak for a good ten minutes afterwards. I felt rage and I felt sadness. But I also had a profound sense of hope, I wanted to stand in solidarity with Kisilu, I needed to act.’

The film is a rare and personal insight into the realities of the climate crisis through the eyes of one family and it is also a call to action to all who care about creation. 

Mike Dennis from Tavistock United Reformed Church said: ‘In 2021, a year when every moment matters, and every action counts, I want to invite you to watch and share Kisilu’s story by bearing witness to his life, his struggle and his hope and stand with him in calling for climate justice. Do join us on October 20.’