Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for The Season of Creation, a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. This year, the theme for the season is “To hope and act with Creation”, a theme that resonates deeply with the SSND commitment to the integrity of creation.
The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all Creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment. The possibilities of how to do this are as varied as our own imaginations, but to get you started, the ecumenical Season of Creation network has suggested a few ideas which can be found in their downloadable Celebration Guide. To download the guide, visit https://seasonofcreation.org/.
This year, the symbol that guides the Season of Creation is “The first fruits of hope,” inspired by Romans 8:19- 25. To hope in the biblical context does not mean to remain still and silent, but to groan, to cry out and to struggle actively for a new life in the midst of difficulties. Creation and all human beings are called to worship the Creator, working for a dynamic future from which the firstfruits of hope can spring. In past years, members of the SSND community have participated in prayer services, screened films on climate change, and tended gardens to celebrate the season. In 2024, they will continue the tradition of coming together to protect the planet through prayer and action. Please join our SSND family in hoping and acting with creation.
