Hope for All Creation
Creationtide 2026 at St Paul's

This September we're reflecting on what it means to live in and care for God's Creation. Beginning with the Festival of Creation in Christ, we'll think about the nature of God's creation, its purposes and our role in it. Throughout the month we'll be studying and praying together about our community's response to the climate crises that plague our world. Join us whether you're interested in eco-theology, or are just keen to find out more.

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Worship: On Sunday 6 September, we celebrate the new Festival of Creation in Christ, an opportunity to praise God the Father, who through, in, with, and for Christ has created and redeemed the universe, and sent the Holy Spirit to sanctify it forever. Our Sunday services throughout September will use special prayers for this season, and we will welcome guest preachers to explore the Bible's teaching for us today.

 

On Sunday 4 October, we will end Creationtide with the Festival of St Francis of Assisi, and we are delighted to be joined by Brother Sam SSF as our preacher.

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Study: On Wednesdays at 11 am in church we will gather together to study the Church of England's House of Bishops' teaching document Hope for All Creation, exploring a theological response to the climate crises.

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Prayer: On Tuesdays at 2 pm in church we will gather together to pray and discern what God is calling our community to do and say in response to these crises, and to commit ourselves to responding to that call.

Keep an eye on the newsletter in the coming weeks for more information, and ways to engage with this season at home and with your families.