By Andrenique Rolle, August 25, 2025
The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical celebration that takes place from September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to October 4 (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). During this period, churches and faith communities come together in prayer, reflection, and action to care for our shared home. Rooted in Scripture and Christian tradition, this season emphasizes God’s call to live in harmony with creation, each other, and the Creator with the theme “Peace with Creation”.
The 2025 Celebration guide can be found here. Here are a few items of note!
The Global Ecumenical Prayer Service is on September 1 at 9:00 am ET (8:00 am CT/6:00 am PT), you can find the livestream on the Season of Creation’s YouTube channel here.
Creation Justice Ministries will host a series of Public Witness Events in various states ( and D.C) highlighting urgent environmental concerns through ritual, testimony, and prayer. Each gathering will feature a diverse panel of speakers, including faith leaders, theologians, community members, and public officials who will all address the sacred duty to protect Creation. The events are the following dates:
- Washington, D.C. — September 2nd
- Phoenix, Arizona — Sept 9
- Atlanta, Georgia — Sept 15
- Grand Rapids, Michigan— Sept 15
- Washington, D.C.— September 29th
The Anglican Communion Environmental Network(ACEN) invites Anglicans worldwide to participate in the Season of Creation. The ACEN will offer a variety of resources to support prayer and worship during the Season of Creation. From September 8 to 12, ACEN, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches, will lead daily Morning Prayer sessions at 8:30 CET. These services will feature homilies from various Anglican leaders and provide an opportunity for communal prayer and reflection on the theme.
- September 8 – The Most Revd Julio Murray, Bishop of Panama
- September 9 – Representatives from Green Anglicans
- September 10 – Representatives from the Church of South India (United)
- September 11 – Representatives from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia
- September 12 – Representatives from the Diocese in Europe
The ACEN has additionally developed liturgical materials for the Season of Creation.
The Roman Catholic Church will also observe the Season of Creation 2025.Pope Leo XIV has designated September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This day emphasizes the urgent need for environmental stewardship and calls for prayer, reflection, and concrete actions to transform our world into “a garden, a place of rest and serenity.” To support this initiative, the Missa pro custodia creationis (Mass for the Care of Creation) was introduced in July 2025, providing liturgical resources for Catholics to pray for the protection of creation and to live in harmony with nature. Around the world, dioceses and parishes are encouraged to engage in prayer services, educational events, community clean-ups, and advocacy for environmental justice, all grounded in faith and the reflection on humanity’s responsibility toward God’s creation.
NYC and D.C
As part of the Season of Creation, the Archdiocese of New York is providing various opportunities for prayer, reflection, and community engagement. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation will take place along the Hudson River and the Palisades. This event will feature rituals, worship, and fellowship. Later in the month, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Hudson Valley Pilgrimage during the Season of Creation will be held at the Mariandale Center in Ossining. This four-mile guided hike, will include theological reflections, meditative stops, and time for shared snacks.
In addition to these special events, local parishes are encouraged to host creation-focused worship and community activities.
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement will host an Interfaith Gathering on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the Interchurch Center Chapel (61 Claremont Ave, NYC). This event is a collaborative effort hosted by the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute, the Interfaith Center of New York, and other partners. It aims to bring together diverse religious communities to reflect on and reaffirm their commitment to the integrity of creation.
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington will also join global ecumenical efforts to launch the Feast of Creation. To support this observance, new liturgical materials—available here —offer fresh prayers, music, and resources for celebrating creation in worship. Parishes are invited to take part through book studies, guest speakers, sustainable meals, and prayerful nature walks, as well as environmental stewardship campaigns like cleanups or advocacy efforts. The diocesan Creation Care Team is offering coaching and guidance to help congregations plan meaningful ways to honor this season and live more faithfully into their call to care for creation.
The Church of the Epiphany will host a Season of Creation Benefit Organ Concert featuring Eric Plutz on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The concert aims to raise funds for creation care initiatives and will be followed by a reception. Tickets can be found here.
Throughout this Season of Creation, there are numerous opportunities for prayer, reflection, and celebration. This time invites us to deepen our connection to the natural world and to one another, fostering an atmosphere of gratitude and reverence for the beauty around us. Whether through communal gatherings, personal meditation, or joyful celebrations, each moment offers a chance to engage meaningfully with our environment and our spirituality.
–Andrenique Rolle is Editorial Assistant at Pray Tell Blog, Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary
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