In addition to using the liturgical guide for the Season of Creation that has been approved by Bishop Kendrick for use in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, make a splash with other resources and activities throughout the season. Check out the following websites for more great ideas and set your plans in motion.

Explore a host of additional liturgical resources for Honoring God in Creation, from the Episcopal Church's Standing Commission on LIturgy and Music.

Visit the Prophetic Voices podcast for special episodes during the Season of Creation on preaching about climate change and ecojustice.

Visit Episcopal Public Policy Network's Creation Care page and spend time this creation season advocating for environmental justice.

Organize a group to participate in the new Creation Care curriculum from the Episcopal Church, Love God, Love God's World. This nine-session, film-based curriculum is ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.

Find additional resources from our friends at Creation Justice Ministries and One Home, One Future and, of course, SeasonofCreation.org.

General Convention Actions

Visit the Episcopal Church Creation Care website for a complete list of Creation Care, Climate Change and Eco-Justice-related resolutions passed at General Convention.

Compelling Preaching for a Climate-Changed World

Consider applying for the EcoPreacher Cohort sponsored by The BTS Center. Virtual meetings held monthly, cost $200. Deadline to apply August 12, 2024.

Creation Care Retreat

Sept. 12-15

Spaces are still available.

Register soon.

Field Days at Kanuga

Sept. 22-24

A time to connect with each other and learn about what it means to be “Good News” in creation—including topics of botany, gardening, climate justice, and green burial.

What We've Been Reading

"'It Affects Everything': why is Hollywood so scared to tackle climate change?" A recent article in The Guardian explores how the industry is missing perfect opportunities to address the climate emergency. The reasons they uncover reflect many of the same reasons we don't hear more about climate change in our churches!

What We've Been Watching

"The Week" is a group experience that uses 3 documentaries and guided discussions to collectively address the environmental crisis and foster momentum for collective action. The films are viewed in a group setting over the period of one week, tackling the climate emergency from the perspective of how we will be personally and concretely impacted in the next 30 years.

This format may be useful for creating real energy in your church for climate justice work. Try it first with a small group to see if it would be appropriate for your congregation.