The Season of Creation runs from September 1 to October 4. The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the Season of Creation, we join our sisters and brothers in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home.
The Integral Ecology Committee of the Archdiocese’s Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission are coordinating a series of events. Two workshops “Hope and Act with Creation” were held in Kāpiti and Lower Hutt in August.
Upcoming events
Sunday 22 September
HOPE and ACT with CREATION: Kaitiaki at Ōtari
Join church communities from the Catholic Parish of Ōtari, St Anne’s Anglican Church Northland and St Luke’s Anglican Parish Wadestown, on a reflective walk in the outdoors to celebrate the Season of Creation. Sunday 22nd Sept. at 2.00pm.
Starting place – Ponga Lawn behind the main entrance to Ōtari/Wilton Bush. Bring kai for afternoon tea on the Cockayne Lawn. Easy grade tracks and paths.
Wet weather plan – 2.00pm at St Thomas More Church, 30 Worcester St. Wilton.
All are Welcome. Contact Estelle Henrys ev.henrys@gmail.com for details.
Friday 4 October: St Francis Day
Season of Creation Liturgy on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi: The Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission and St Francis of Assisi Parish invite you to a Season of Creation Liturgy at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish, 7pm cuppa for 7.30 pm start on Friday 4th October – 37 Doctor Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville Wellington. All are welcome.
Other resources
Download resources for the Season of Creation.
The symbol for 2024 is the firstfruits of hope
Hope is an instrument enabling us to overcome the natural law of decay. Hope is given to us by God as a protection and guard against futility. Only through hope we may realize the gift of freedom in fullness. Freedom to act not only to achieve enjoyment and prosperity, but to reach the stage in which we are free and responsible. Freedom and responsibility enable us to make the world a better place. Only when we work together with Creation can the firstfruits of hope emerge.
To delve deeper into the theological reflection that guides the 2024 theme and symbol, find more information here.