Lutheran Earth Care
Lutheran Earthcare Australia and New Zealand (LECANZ) was established to carry out the prime responsibility of Christians to be responsible stewards of creation.
All life on this planet has been created by God. It is therefore our duty as LCANZ members, congregations, groups and agencies to:
- Intentionally and regularly include God’s gift of creation and our stewardship and care in prayer and worship, individual and group study and church decision-making.
- Encourage, implement and model ways of living and working that minimise the production of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Examine the long-term implications of an economy that readily consumes and throws away.
- Act to reduce waste and implement the sustainable use and recycling of earth’s resources.
- Wrestle with issues of resource and environmental justice for poor communities, nations and future generations.
- Engage in dialogue, discussion, shared learning and action with decision-makers and environmental groups in the wider community.
Worship Resources for the 2024 Season of Creation, developed in conjunction with the Commission on Worship are now available at the LCANZ Worship Planning Page.
Queensland Churches’ Environmental Network has released a free Apple & Android App which has 34 Daily Devotions for the Season of Creation from 1 September to 4 October. Search 'Season of Creation' on Apple or Google App Stores.
Quick Access Resources
Get inspired with ideas for caring for creation at home, in your faith community and in your broader community.
Within the LCA
Lutheran Education EarthCare Charter – includes six principles each with principle and mission, devotions and worship, theological notes, Bible references, taking action
Season of Creation
The Season of Creation is used by many congregations to focus on God’s good gift of creation. The following websites provide some ideas for how to celebrate this season from different ecumenical and denominational viewpoints.
International Season of Creation website
Season of Creation LECANZ Resources
The LECANZ in conjunction with the Commission on Worship has produced liturgical resources for the Season of Creation. Responding to the environmental crisis impacting the world, the season is celebrated between 1 September and 4 October every year.
You can find LECANZ's Season of Creation resources here.
Season of Creation 2025 coming soon.
Denominational Sites in Australia
Other Christians in Australia also have established agencies to promote creation care. You might find some useful resources, ideas and encouragements here.
Uniting Earth Web (NSW/ACT)
Angligreen (Qld)
Lutheran World Federation
The below reflections from LWF are available on Google Drive. You will need to request access.
Reflections on Theology of Creation (Barbara Rossing)
Ethical Reflections on Genetic Engineering and Responsive Science (Ulrik Becker Nissen)
Advocating for Climate Justice (Martin Kopp)
Book: God, Creation and Climate Change and an accompanying reflection and discussion guide
ALWS Resources
Australian Lutheran World Service has resources which highlight the links between creation and the world’s poorest and most vulnerable.
School resources: Awareness Week activities
Awareness Week resources:
Video story: From Nothing to Something
Some Umbrella Groups (Australia)
There are a number of different umbrella groups for faith-based responses to caring for creation. These include groups (such as ARRCC) which are based on practical political and community action.
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change
Qld Churches Env. Network (part of Qld Churches Together)
Ideas for Congregations
The following ecumenical programs provide some useful ideas for congregations
Five Leaf Eco Awards – an Australian program
The following overseas sites will have ideas that might be useful to congregations
Eco Churches – a UK program
Our structure
LECANZ reports to the Commission on Social and Bioethical Questions and operates through a committee that is appointed by the commission. The committee consists of five members, one of whom is a pastor of the LCANZ.
The current committee members are:
- Rev Tim Castle-Schmidt, Onkaparinga, SA–NT District
- Neil Bergmann, Brisbane, Queensland District
- Rosa Hoff, Brisbane, Queensland District
- Steve Loffler, Box Hill, Victorian District
- Lisa Rohrlach, Port Augusta, SA–NT District
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