Celebrated September 1st to October 4th

The theme of this year’s Season of Creation draws inspiration from the words of the prophet, Amos, “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5: 24). Around 2.2 billion Christians worldwide are urged to join the “river of justice and peace” and work collaboratively as stewards of God’s creation.

Commencing on 1 September and culminating on 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, also recognized as the saint of ecology, the Season of Creation aims to rejuvenate and unite Christian communities, fostering a shared commitment to the stewardship of our common home.

What began as a day of prayer for creation, proclaimed by Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios I in 1989, has evolved into a season of reflection and action, thanks to the efforts of the World Council of Churches in partnership with the “Laudato Si Movement” and other ecumenical allies. This extended period of celebration echoes the call for global environmental responsibility.

~ from the World Council of Churches’ website

The North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry has chosen to centre
its September 10th worship service on the Season of Creation.
Following Sundays will also emphasize our relationship with creation.

Learn more about the Season of Creation
with the following links.

Faith leaders prepared a six minute video to introduce this year’s Season of Creation.  Watch it here.  An information sheet using information in the video can be downloaded here.  It is also available at the end of this post.

The online global ecumenical prayer marked the start of Season of Creation 2023. Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC

An international prayer service for the first day of the Season of Creation was made.  Information about it can be found on the World Council of Churches’ website.  The service can be watched here.  There will also be a closing prayer service on October 4th.

There is a Season of Creation website with more information and resources.  The World Council of Churches website also has a page dedicated to the Season of Creation.