Alice, age 7, shared this poem as part of an eco-service for the United Reformed Church in Great Britain. This is God’s garden, God wants us to care. God also has asked, ‘Could we manage to share?’ God’s words plant a seed in our mind And God really wants us to try and be kind. […]
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Written for Endangered Species Day, 17 May by Creation Justice USA. This resource has been adapted for inclusive language and imagery. The last two lines are additions. How many are your works, Creator! In wisdom you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures. You call your creation ‘very good.’ It is good, and […]
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Endangered Species and Christian Faith When God called on Noah to protect all creatures, Noah had no choice which creatures to load on board. All of creation belongs to God, and Noah was merely caretaker. Like Noah, we have a moral responsibility to safeguard God’s creatures from irreparable harm from the dangers they face today. […]
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God Is Inside Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. God is tiny like the ants, And as big as elephants; God is soft like kitten fur And can make a tiger purr; God is inside everything, That is why we want to sing. We can all be […]
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“In Our Hands” Genesis 1:26-31a This drama has been used at services focusing on the environment and caring for our world, including Earth Sunday, Blessing of the Animals Sunday, St Francis service. The source is unknown, and it has been modified over the years. If you know who wrote the original, please let Worship Words […]
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This ready-to-use Café Church worship service weaves together scripture, a blessing liturgy, reflection, conversation & communion. It has been designed for worship around tables, but is easily adaptable to a more traditional setting. This complete service includes everything you need — an Order of Service to handout, leader script sheets, reader printouts, song suggestions, a […]
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Everyone is invited to bring their pet (or a photo) to this celebration of thanksgiving for pets. Children and youth are involved as readers. The service was first held at Woodland Hills Community Church, Woodland Hills, California. Opening Bless our God, all you creatures. Bless God in heaven and earth. Readings Genesis 1:23-28, 31a (read by […]
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Animal focus I speak of penguins. Choose an animal you like and have a special connection to, perhaps an adopted animal at a zoo or rescue centre, or a pet. Adapt to fit your animal scenario. Keep it simple. Materials: Bag large enough to hold all other items stuffed toy of focus animal photo of […]
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