As we all enjoy the beauty of creation at this time of year as plants burst into spring-time life, the days grow longer and the air warms up, we turn our attention to God’s glorious creation and our place in being stewards of both it and all the good gifts we enjoy from God.
Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. Along with our themed services and sermons, we will gather for Bible studies and have material on which to reflect during the week in our own personal devotional times.
Series overview
- October 10: Place of People in God’s World
- October 17: Creation
- October 24: Physcial Resources
- October 31: Harvest
- November 7: Personal Resources
- November 14: New Creation
- November 21: Christ the King
Bible Studies will be held each Sunday at 11.15am (AEST) via Zoom . The link to join and the material to prepare is available below.
Sermon Series
Week 1 • Place of People in God’s World
Sermon by the Dean, the Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe
Read the sermon here | Click here to download the material for the Bible Study
Week 2 • Creation
Sermon by the Revd Canon Christopher Carolane
Read the sermon here| Click here to download the material for the Bible Study
Week 3 • Physical Resources
Sermon by the Ven. Canon Heather Patacca
Read the sermon here| Click here to download the material for the Bible Study
Week 4 • Harvest (All Saints Sunday)
Sermon by the Revd Canon Dr Bob Derrenbacker.
Read the sermon here|Click here to download the material for the Bible Study
Week 5 • Personal Resources
Sermon by the Revd Canon Christopher Carolane
Read the sermon here| Click here to download the material for the Bible Study
Week 6 • New Creation
Sermon by the Revd Canon Glenn Loughrey
Click here to read the sermon | Click here to download the material for the Bible Study
Week 7 • Christ the King
Sermon by the Dean
Reflections
Reflections for Daily Use
Daily Reflections for Creationtide, written by Richard Clarkson.
Reflections are offered for each day on a passage of scripture and set in the context of prayer. There is a question posed each day as an opportunity for further individual reflection. Suitable for use at any time of the day
Weekly Reflections
Each week, members of the Cathedral’s Chapter (Governing Body) will share a reflection on the weekly theme and practical ways to engage and promote good stewardship of God’s Creation.
Reflections will be posted here on our website and shared on our Facebook & Twitter pages.
How you can act
Learn more about the Cathedral’s Climate Action Campaign
St Paul’s Cathedral is committed to taking action to help prevent a climate emergency. Learn more about how we’re reducing our carbon footprint and how you can take steps to reduce yours.
Write a letter to your MP, Minister for Environment, or Prime Minister
Add your voice to call on the Government to take greater action to help prevent a climate emergency and to adopt the COP-26 targets committing to net-zero by 2050.
Planet Ark Facebook Page
Planet Ark share valuable practical tips and tricks to live more sustainably around the home
Prayers & Meditations for a beneficial COP26
Multifaith prayers and devotional resources, prepared by Bishop Philip Huggins and Ms Sarwart Tasneem.