The Whole Easter Story: Why the Cross is Good News for All Creation
In this Lenten journey, Jo Swinney explores the broader impact of the Easter story on God’s relationship with creation.
Through Bible readings, reflections and stories from A Rocha’s global conservation efforts, discover how the cross transforms not just our own individual connection with Jesus, but also our relationships with each other and our world. Learn more here.
Resources from Eco-Congregation Scotland
Eco-Congregation Scotland’s theme for this year is ‘Fruitful Heritage’ and Rev David Coleman, ECS Chaplain is creating a series of lively location video reflections, which some churches have used in their sermon slots. Locations in the three films thus far in place: ‘Praying Hands of Mary’ rock in Glen Lyon, Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve rewilding tree plantation, and St Margaret’s Cave, Dunfermline. Learn more here.
This Lent, will you pray with Ripple Effect for the climate crisis?
We know that prayer can make a difference, so this Lent will you join Ripple Effect to pray for families in rural Africa living on the frontline of the climate crisis?
Last year, the six countries where Ripple Effect works experienced erratic weather events as a result of the climate crisis. Heavy rainfall caused flash floods and landslides which led to families being displaced and entire farms being swept away. While most of the countries have been affected by heavy rainfall, Ethiopia and Zambia also faced drought. In Zambia’s case, the drought has continued for months.
Download everything you need to set up a prayer station in your church or host a Lent lunch. You’ll find a prayer, a story from a farmer in Kenya and information about sustainable farming techniques. There’s also a video of Meshark Sikiku, Ripple Effect’s sustainability manager, speaking about the challenges families are experiencing in rural Africa and asking people to pray with him.
You are also invited to join the Ripple Effect team for their virtual prayer meeting on Wednesday 5 March, 9.15-10am. Hear from Winnie Mailu, Head of Thematic Support, Kenya, about the climate crisis in rural Africa. You’ll also be able to join Ripple Effect chaplain, Debbie Pow, who will lead a time of prayer. Register here
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Green Christian Lent Course: ‘Calling a Wounded Earth Home’
Green Christian is offering two versions of a 5-week Lent Course, “Calling a Wounded Planet Home”, for churches to use in 2025. Inspired by Green Christian’s Deep Waters Course, it asks “What kind of people might we need to be to face the challenges of climate change?”
Here is a space to go deeper together, and a space of contemplation that can resource meaningful action.
Covering topics of Love, Truth, Wisdom, Justice and Hope, this course uses music, prayer and Bible texts to inform reflection and discussion on creation care and the climate crisis, with the potential for positive and grounded outcomes for both community and church. Learn more here.