Prayer Series - Season of Creation: Year A - Let Justice Roll Down

Churches throughout the world have begun to mark the period from September 1 to October 4 (5 Sundays) as the “season of creation.” At a time when the vulnerability of God’s creation to human activity has become a matter of vital concern, we have an opportunity to focus on appreciating and better understanding the “natural” world, and to work on restoring our relationship with it under God. This year’s focus is “Let justice roll down” (Amos 5:24) — a reminder that the way we relate to the rest of creation affects the livelihood of our fellow human beings, both locally and globally.

To mark this time, we have prepared prayers for each Sunday during the Season of Creation fitting a theme in one of the passages in the Revised Common Lectionary for that day. There are also PowerPoint slides that can be used to assist your congregation. The prayers may be read in unison or by designated leaders. Scripture references may be read out loud by the leader.