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St. Philip Green Team

 

“God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

 

All around us we witness the beauty of God’s creation.  God’s creation is everywhere!  As God’s people we are called by God to care for all of God’s creation.  The newly formed St. Philip Green Team will help us all – in our worship space, in education, in this building, in our homes, in all of our lives – to lift up and think about and act for care of God’s creation.  Watch for more info to come from the Green Team. 

 

If you have questions, suggestions, or want to join us speak to anyone on the team: Pastor Kelly, Juli Gruver, Shan Sirry, Dedi Spradlin,Carol Wesidock.

The Season of Creation – Sundays in September
Sponsored the St. Philip Green Team

 

What Is the Season of Creation?

 

In the seasons of Advent, Epiphany, Lent and Easter we celebrate the life of Christ. In the season of Pentecost we celebrate the Holy Spirit. Now, in the season of Creation, we have an opportunity to celebrate God, the Creator.  For four Sundays in September, we join in celebrating with Christ the wonders of creation.

In worship, we’ll follow the lead of the psalm writers and celebrate with creation — with the oceans, the animals, the storms, and the universe – which praise the Creator in their own way.  Each September we’ll get an opportunity to join with Christ in praising our Creator.  This year’s Bible readings (Year C; Year of Luke – The Wisdom Series) includes those texts where Wisdom is the designing force behind creation and the impulse that enables the parts of creation to fulfill their roles. 

 

Why a Season of Creation?

 

There is growing concern in Christian communities about the ecological crisis and the way human beings are treating God's Earth. Planet Earth is in peril. All creation is suffering.  We commit ourselves to a ministry of healing Earth, with Christ and creation as our partners.

An effective way to focus these concerns is through worship. By concentrating our worship on God's creation and our relationship with creation, we can seek ways to heal rather than exploit creation. The Season of Creation helps us care for our planet home rather than destroy it.