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.

Uniting Climate at COP29

The Moderator of Uniting Church Synod of NSW.ACT, Rev. Faaimata Hilau and the Uniting team have been on the ground at the United Nations Climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, advocating for stronger climate action on the world stage. The team joined in the Global March for Climate Justice and participated in the launch of the Renewable Energy Council Asia-Pacific. The Moderator joined an interfaith panel hosted by the World Council of Churches to discuss the role of faith organisations in addressing the climate crisis, and was a spokesperson for the launch of the Community Sector Statement on 2035 Climate Change Pollution Reduction Target. As the end of the climate negotiations draws near, there are still live questions. Will the world leaders be able to negotiate a new climate finance target that is ambitious enough to assist developing countries adapt to climate impacts and transition towards clean energy? Will Australia be co-hosting COP31 with the Pacific?

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