Resources for Caring For Creation

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Creation care isn’t a trend. It’s part of our gospel calling.

As Christians, we believe in a God who called the world “very good” and who invites us into the sacred work of tending, protecting, and renewing creation. That work includes spiritual reflection, practical action, and prophetic witness. Below are a few resources from our Resource Hub that we think might be especially helpful right now as you explore climate justice and faithful living in God’s creation.

Also out this week:

Creative Ways to engage the topic of Creation with your Church

Podcasts covering the topic of Climate Justice and Creation

Climate and Creation Resources

Resources Index
Wild Lectionary
Wild Lectionary

Wild Lectionary helps preachers explore climate justice through scripture. Each week, a different contributor offers reflections on the lectionary readings, connecting biblical themes of creation and transformation to the realities of the climate crisis. The resource includes preaching insights and links to additional materials, encouraging engagement with the wisdom of the natural world.

The Week
The Week

The Week is a nonprofit project that creates space for people to explore their responses to the climate crisis, encouraging personal reflection and action.

Season of Creation
Season of Creation

Season of Creation fosters ecumenical unity among Christians by inviting 2.2 billion believers worldwide to collectively reflect on their relationship with the Creator and the natural world. Held from September 1st to October 4th, this period serves as a time for spiritual renewal and encourages participants to engage in environmental action, reinforcing the importance of stewardship for our planet.

Kairos
Kairos

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, is an organization that unites Canadian churches and religious organizations in an ecumenical response to the biblical call for justice, kindness, and humility, as outlined in Micah 6:8. Through a deep-rooted Christian identity, KAIROS works with partners worldwide, including Indigenous, migrant, and diaspora communities, to advocate for social and ecological justice.

For The Love of Creation
For The Love of Creation

For the Love of Creation is a Canadian national initiative that unites faith communities and organizations to promote climate justice through education, reflection, action, and advocacy. This collaborative effort emphasizes Indigenous self-determination and youth empowerment, aiming to mobilize faith-based responses to the climate crisis.

Upcoming Events

Events
Jubilee 2025 – Book Study
Apr 22
Jubilee 2025 – Book Study

Jubilee Book Study - The Serviceberry; Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

Dive into a transformative journey with our book study on The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This engaging series intersects with the themes of Jubilee 2025, exploring the profound connections between economy, ecological debt, and Indigenous traditions. From the gift economy to the principles of "storing our meat in the bellies of our brothers," we will delve into alternative economic models that promote sustainability and community. With Indigenous guest speakers, we will examine how these concepts resonate within the Canadian context, addressing contemporary issues such as tariffs and economic justice. Let's learn together how to foster a more equitable and reciprocal relationship with the land and each other. 

Reimagining Church, Land & Community
May 13
Reimagining Church, Land & Community

This two-day gathering brings together church and denominational leaders, urban planners, architects, social-purpose developers, researchers, and government partners to explore innovative approaches to church properties. As more congregations face decisions about redevelopment, this event provides space for meaningful dialogue on how faith communities can repurpose land and buildings for justice, sustainability, and community flourishing.

Reconciliation Studies
May 22
Reconciliation Studies

This transformative experience is designed to address the need for quality preparation in reconciling relationships, particularly within the Canadian context. The tour’s curriculum is developed in collaboration with Indigenous faculty, neighbours, and friends, ensuring a respectful, enriching, and authentic approach to reconciliation.

Wildlife Photo Exhibit and Sale with The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping
May 31
Wildlife Photo Exhibit and Sale with The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping

Richard Topping is coming to Crieff Hills just before Assembly and offering two events: a photography show and sale in Dove House and an education event

Fostering Hope in a Divided World
Jun 15
Fostering Hope in a Divided World

Now in its seventh iteration, the biennial conference will address such challenging questions as, what conceptions of hope encourage and sustain collective action? How do we recognize the gravity of challenges before humanity while working toward a more positive collective future? What understandings of hope can we draw upon to meet the most pressing demands of our time? These topics will be addressed within the framework of our 2025 theme, Fostering Hope in a Divided World.

John Bell at Five Oaks
Jun 20
John Bell at Five Oaks

It is late in the day that the Christian churches have become concerned about the state of the earth. Reparation is one thing, but befriending it is vital, as the earth is a friend of God and a forum of worship older than the Bible. This retreat explores how we respect and sustain our habitat.

The Ministry Forum Resource Hub is filled with practical tools for a diverse set of ministry needs. Whether you’re involved in preaching, pastoral care, youth ministry, or any other aspect of church ministry, we hope this collection of tools, articles, and guides is helpful in your context. We endeavour to keep this space updated, if there is a resource you think should be included here please let us know!

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