1 September – 4 October 2023.
Resources are available to observe the Season of Creation / Creation Time 2023. Here we provide links to materials produced by the churches and other groups.
Season of Creation
Season of Creation resources are supported by an ecumenical steering committee and a coalition of partners from around the world, including A Rocha International, ACT Alliance, Anglican Communion Environmental Network, Christian Aid, European Christian Environmental Network, Laudato Si’ Movement, and the World Council of Churches (WCC).
This year’s theme is ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’ and a celebration guide is available to download from the Season of Creation website.
Catholic Church in Ireland
Resources are provided by the Laudato Si’ Working Group, with the same theme as the international Season of Creation group, ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’.
Materials include: Sunday liturgy notes; a River Ritual resource; Season of Creation Biodiversity Leaflet; Creation Walk Moments; Video Reflection of Pope Francis’ Message for Season of Creation 2023; a three-minute reflection of nature sounds and visuals; a tree planting resource; a Blessing for Animals; and an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching.
Download Season of Creation resources from the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference website.
Eco-Congregation Scotland
Eco-Congregation Scotland is producing original resources, gathered and curated in Scotland, in collaboration with the global movement. They fully support the continued use of the Revised Common Lectionary, with every passage covered, as well as ‘thematic’ material which can be used at any time of year.
They include video (sermon) reflections for the five weeks of the season of creation.
Resources are available on the Eco Congregation Scotland website.
Preaching for God’s World
A resource for preachers, offering thoughts and reflections on each Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings viewed through the lens of the Anglican Five Marks of Mission – in particular, caring for people and planet:
Season of Creation: Week One
Season of Creation: Week Two
Season of Creation: Week Three
Season of Creation: Week Four
Season of Creation: Week Five
Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland has a prayer from the Moderator of the General Assembly.
