Praying for the Earth
“If human beings are the ‘priesthood of creation,’ then we have a duty to pray for the whole earth, not just our fellow human beings. But prayers for the environment are often missing from the intercessions in church on a Sunday morning, perhaps because we struggle to find the right words.”
What Is the Season of Creation?
In the seasons of Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter we celebrate the life of Christ. In the season of Pentecost we celebrate the Holy Spirit. Now, in the season of Creation, we have an opportunity to celebrate God, the Creator.
For four Sundays in September, prior to St Francis of Assisi Day, we join in celebrating with Christ the wonders of creation.
“… following the endorsement by the Third European Ecumenical Assembly last year the Archbishops of Canterbury and York will be encouraging all parishes in the Church of England to support A Time for God’s Creation. Parishes are being encouraged to choose one Sunday between 1st September and the second Sunday in October on which they will put Creation at the centre of their worship and reflection.”
The Season of Creation website contains liturgical and theological resources from churches in Australian and the United States. www.seasonofcreation.com
Whose World?
A Study Guide from London Diocese
www.london.anglican.org/resources/Blocks/8812/Whose%20World%20study%20guide.pdf
Praying for the Earth
Resources for prayer including a cycle of prayer for the earth (the quotation from Bishop Martin at the top of this page comes from the forward to this booklet) www.newcastle.anglican.org/userfiles/file/Newcastle%20Website/Mission%20and%20Ministry/Environment/praying-for-the-earth.pdf
Call of creation Resource
CAFOD has produced a pack of 7 postcard reflections suitable for personal or group use. Each has a photo, a verse from Genesis, a challenge, discussion questions and a prayer. Free from CAFOD tel: 020 7095 5682.
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Christian Ecology
Monthly prayer guide
www.christian-ecology.org.uk/prayer-guide-index.htm
