The Season of Creation is celebrated annually by tens of thousands of Christians around the world. During the Season of Creation, we pray and act to protect God’s creation.

The Season of Creation is celebrated by Christians across the ecumenical spectrum, and the leaders of many faith traditions have encouraged us to participate.

The season begins on September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and runs through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis, who is the patron saint of ecology in many traditions.

This season is a special time for the Creator and each other. Some of us pray, some of us do hands-on projects, some of us advocate. We all protect creation.

The momentum continues long after the season ends. By seeding ongoing prayer, changes in lifestyle, and advocacy, the season grows hope in our communities each year. It’s powerfully good work that’s urgently needed.

This annual celebration is supported by a steering committee that provides materials and suggests a theme each year. The suggested theme for this year’s celebration is “the web of life.” We’re uniting to protect all species and the glory of the Creator that they reveal.

More information, including a dozen ideas for ways to celebrate the season, is here.

Resources for outreach

Upcoming events

In addition, the Season of Creation Steering Committee will be hosting several activities during Season of Creation. Please check the website for further details.

  • Season of Creation youth declaration:
    Joint statement by Christian youth calling for ambitious action around the upcoming UNSG summit, COP25 and engagement in the climate strikes (release TBD)

  • Webinar on Biodiversity and Why it Matters to Christians:
    Speakers will discuss the faith and theological underpinnings of Christian concern for biodiversity. (Date TBD, week of Sept 16)

  • Online Prayer Service for the Feast of St. Francis (Oct 4):
    Christian leaders worldwide will gather to pray and give thanks during the closing of the Season of Creation

Social media posts

  • Youth message
    Young people have the power to protect God’s green Earth.
    Let’s stand together in love this September for the Season of Creation.
    Learn more and plan an event at SeasonOfCreation.org.

  • Faith message
    Faithful stewards of the Earth: let’s show gratitude for the gifts of the Creator.
    Join us and Christians worldwide to pray and care for creation this September.
    Learn more and plan an event at SeasonOfCreation.org.

  • Advocacy/Action message
    Christian voices must be heard in the race to stop climate change.
    We’re coming together for local and national policies that protect creation.
    Learn more and plan an event at SeasonOfCreation.org.

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