Hope For Creation, the day of prayer on climate change, took place nationally and globally on Sunday 6th November 2011.
In a single day, thousands of Christians mobilised in powerful prayer to our Creator God.
Globally, over 60 countries took part.
In Australia, we received over 110 registrations from churches and others, representing over 6000 participants who attended Sunday services and joined in prayer on the day.
Take Action
This December, all the world’s leaders will be gathering in Durban, South Africa, to respond to climate change issues. We are asking the President of these UN Climate Talks to hear our voice and work for the best possible outcome from this vital meeting.
Add your name at www.hopeforcreation.org/act.
Stories
Please send us your stories and photos to info@hopeforcreation.com.au
Here are some snippets:
“The Hope for Creation services at St Marys Anglican Church Sunbury today were really encouraging and challenging. Gavin Ward gave a terrific sermon and four people at each of our 8.30 and 10.30 services lead the congregation in prayer for creation, for those suffering through climate change and environmental destruction, for politicians and leaders, and for transformation of our own lives and community. Thanks for the spark to make this happen.” – St Mary’s Anglican Church, Sunbury
“I have loved reading all the stories about what other churches did for Hope for Creation. One of the great things about days like this is not only does it motivate us to do somethng, but that seeing what other Christians are doing can give us inspiration and hope. Well done…” – Participant, Canberra
“We had 15 people including children join together for the hope for creation prayer stations at Upwey. We put together 5 prayer stations using a combination of the Bible study and sermon resources as well as some of our own resources. When your all age worship resource came we added a few ideas from this as well! Thanks for all the resource material there was a lot of really usable stuff for us to work with.” – TEAR Outer-Eastern Suburbs Group and Holy Trinity Upwey, Victoria (photos attached)
“Used the Hope for Creation prayer resources in our traditional 10am service this morning at St Stephen’s Warrandyte. Beautifully crafted and a blessing to read and pray. Thank you! I shall use them again I’m sure!” – St Stephen’s Anglican, Warrandyte
Photo attached: “Guerilla gardening during ‘Hope for Creation’ Sunday .. Local kids join us planting sun flowers in the park after our Seeds Prayer Gathering in Footscray.” – Seeds Footscray
“Showed the ‘Hope for Creation’ short film at Westgate Baptist this morning and led prayers – fitted in to service well, and well received” – Westgate Baptist
For global news, stories from around the world will be updated at www.hopeforcreation.org/your-stories.
Media Highlights
In the Sydney Morning Herald (‘Being Green is God’s work, 7 Nov 2011), Rev Tim Costello promoted Hope For Creation and called Christians to take action on climate change.
St Mark’s Anglican Church in Spotswood gained some local media coverage in the Maribynong Weekly (‘Prayer For Climate Action’, 2 Nov 2011).
Partnerships/Collaboration
Hope For Creation has given birth to new and strengthened relationships between Christian organisations, church denominations and individuals who are passionate about a Christian response to climate change. Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative!
In Australia, almost 20 church denominations and Christian groups officially endorsed Hope For Creation:
ETHOS
TEAR Australia
World Vision
Uniting Church Australia
Baptist Union of Victoria
Churches of Christ in Australia
Vineyard Churches Australia
The Salvation Army
Micah Challenge Australia
Caritas Australia
Anglicord
Manna Gum
Whitley College
UnitingJustice Australia
Urban Neighbours of Hope (UNOH)
Uniting Earthweb
Season Of Creation
Uniting World
Thank you to these organisations, denominations and agencies.
Thank you to each church that got involved.
Thank you everyone who prayed on the day.
