Creationtide - 1st Sept - 4th October

Creationtide is the "season" when we think about God as Creator and Sustainer of all life and we reflect on our responsibilities to our planet and the current climate emergency. 

We are already an Eco-church but, with our food based ministry, we are going to increase our delicious vegetarian options at our community lunch, as we reflect upon the positive environmental impacts of going meat-free just one day per week.  Come along and give one a try (........and don't worry lots of meat options remain available).

We prayed this prayer on Sunday. 

We pray for the Church: that she may be a beacon of hope throughout the world, reminding us all of our responsibility to care for and protect God’s precious gift of creation. Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer

We pray for the world, our common home: that through God’s grace we may hear its cry of the damage done and be moved to protect it for future generations to enjoy. Lord, in your mercy.. hear our prayer.

We pray for those people who are already facing droughts, floods and storms: that God may grant them strength and hope for the future as they work to adapt to the changing climate. Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer

We pray for our parish and our local community: that through the grace of God we may hear the urgent cry of the earth and of the poor and be inspired to respond at this crucial time. Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer

We pray for the world we live in: that God may open our eyes to recognise the goodness of all creation and help us to do what we can to restore and care for the wonderful gift that we have been given. Lord, in your mercy… hear our prayer

We pray for world leaders: that God may grant them wisdom to make just decisions which respect the earth and all that lives in it, especially those who are poorest and most vulnerable. Lord, in your mercy… hear our prayer

We pray for our local community: that through God’s grace we may be good neighbours to each other and to the whole of creation, restoring and caring for all that God has made. Lord, in your mercy… hear our prayer

Amen

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