Season of Creation resources now available

The Season of Creation is soon approaching, and congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a special service in September.

The Season of Creation is an ecumenical response to the environmental crisis impacting the world. It is celebrated between 1 September and 4 October as an alternative to the regular time after Pentecost.

Each year has a themed focus connected to the environment to raise awareness and inspire responsible environmental action. This year’s theme is ‘Peace with Creation’, based on the Old Testament reading from Isaiah 32:14–18.

This Bible passage is part of a series of prophecies that Isaiah made to the people of Judah in approximately 700 BC. These prophecies held historical significance for the people of that time and place; however, we can also find relevance in God’s words for our situations today. If you would like to read more, Lutheran Earth Care Australia and New Zealand has prepared a full message, which you can read here.

The LCA Season of Creation worship resources aim to point God’s people to the hope that we have amid environmental chaos: Christ, as the world’s Redeemer, sustains all things by his powerful word and will make all things new.

To view the LCA Season of Creation resources, visit the Seasonal Resources webpage of the Worship Planning Page at www.lca.org.au/worship/wpp/seasonal-season-of-creation

For more information about the Season of Creation, visit the Season of Creation website at seasonofcreation.org

In addition to the LCA’s worship resources, the Queensland Churches’ Environmental Network has a free smartphone and tablet app to support daily spiritual reflection during the Season of Creation. Available for both Apple and Android devices, the app offers 34 daily devotions from 1 September to 4 October. Each day features a Bible verse, reflection, prayer, and a stunning photo highlighting the Australian landscape, flora or fauna. To access the free devotional, search ‘Season of Creation’ in your app store or download a PDF version here.