Season of Creation 2025: Peace with Creation

A Rocha will be hosting a free, online Eco Church kōrero on 4th August, to explore this year’s Season of Creation theme and share practical ideas for how churches can be involved.

It's free to attend, but please register: https://www.ecochurch.org.nz/events/eco-church-korero-soc-2025

This September, churches around the world will once again unite to celebrate the Season of Creation — a month-long opportunity, from 1 September to 4 October, to renew our commitment to care for God’s creation.

This year’s theme is “Peace with Creation” drawing from the promise found in Isaiah 32:14–18. This powerful passage reminds us that true peace — shalom — comes when justice, compassion, and right relationship take root in the land. Isaiah offers a vision of deep restoration — not only between people, but also between humanity and the rest of creation. Across Aotearoa and around the world, ecosystems are groaning under pressure. Yet this scripture extends a hopeful invitation: to become active participants in God’s healing work through justice, humility, and faithful action.

There are many ways to be intentional and active during the Season of Creation — as a church and in your local community. The international Season of Creation Guide is full of ideas and inspiration, and you’ll also find a wide array of resources on the Eco Church website to equip your church for meaningful involvement.

Here are a few ways to get started:

Host a Season of Creation service, speaker evening, or study group
Invite a speaker - A Rocha and the Eco Church network have many people across the country available to speak at services or events
Join Eco Church - or take the next step if you're already on the journey
Plan a local action - such as tree planting, a rubbish clean-up, or a kai-sharing event