New worship resources from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland for Creation Time (1 September – 4 October)
Last year’s Third European Ecumenical Assembly in Romania recommended that the period from 1 period from 1 September to 4 October be dedicated to prayer for the protection of Creation and the promotion of sustainable lifestyles that reverse our contribution to climate change.
The theme of CTBI’s resources for Creation Time 2008 is, “Hope for Creation – a time for worship and action”. Central to what is on offer are sermon materials prepared by the Revd Dave Bookless, National Director of A Rocha UK, a Christian conservation organisation that works to demonstrate and express God’s love for all creation through practical projects, education and consultancy.
The Hope for Creation resources come with a choice of two five-week frameworks. One is based on the Lord’s Prayer, and the other on the Revised Common Lectionary. The materials are flexible, so it is possible either to follow the whole five weeks or dip into the material and use it as required.
Also available are a wide variety of additional resources for inclusion in worship services and liturgies, together with group study ideas, children and all-age resources, and action ideas. All these will help churches, groups and individuals to focus on Creation Time, either for one week or the whole month. The resources contain links to many Christian organisations that have already developed useful study packs and liturgical materials on environmental issues.
The Hope for Creation resources are available as free downloads from http://www.ctbi.org.uk/BABB/336
