Season of Creation has finished for the year. However, we had such fun with this page that we intend continuing it throughout the year. It reminds us both to appreciate creation more and to do more to protect it.
We will continue to update this page with pictures from members of the congregation, as well as updates on important activities as well as resources.
Appreciation
During September we will be asking members of Woden Valley UC and their friends and family to share photos that they have taken that reflect the beauty and wonder of creation. They will be shown here on this page and throughout the website.
Prayer
Apprehend God in all things,
for God is in all things.
Every single creature is full of God,
and is a book about God.
Every creature is a word of God.
If I spent enough time with the tiniest
creature— even a caterpillar—
I would never have to prepare a sermon,
so full of God is every creature.
A Reading attributed to Meister Eckhart (1260-1328)
Action
This year consider becoming more actively involved in protecting the planet.
Two organisations to consider are:
Uniting Climate enlivens the Uniting Church community in their care for God’s creation and action for a safe climate future for all, as an integral part of faith and discipleship.
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC)
ARRCC is a multi-faith network taking action on the most pressing issue of our time. We guard our independence so that we can remain uncompromising in our stand for what is right.
President of ARRCC, Thea Ormerod, speaking at an Against the Wind function last year.
Reflection and Study
In this section we have resources that people have found useful during this season
Letter from Pope Francis to all people of good will on the climate crisis
The Wonder of Creation
Flowers of Creation
Without the bees we would not have the flowers
As the earth puts forth her blossom and plants in the garden burst into flower, so will the glory of God blossom throughout creation.
All that glistens may not be gold, but all that is golden surely glistens.
Consider the capeweeds growing in your lawn. They defy the lawnmower. Yet no gardener can spin in her garden bed a wreath like this.
God's Grandeur in the Trees and Forest
Appreciation
Echidnas and Wombats!
Consider the birds of the air.
"We need to cultivate the ethic of care." Leonardo Boff
"The Universe is constantly in transformation." Leonardo Boff
