Humanity and the Earth Sustainable September
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Humanity and the Earth
Sustainable September
Week 4 - 26 September 2021
Earth, Sea & Sky
Acknowledgement of First Peoples
We gather in acknowledgement of the (name of local People), the first inhabitants (or
traditional owners/custodians) of this place who dwelt here and cared for it of old.
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Call to Worship
Praise for tree, star, and ocean.
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Praise for sun, snow, and rain.
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Praise for cell, molecule, and atom.
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Song
Prayer
Prayer of Confession
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We are joined to every shining leaf:
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We are joined to every drop of rain:
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We are joined to every creature’s breath:
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We are joined to every beam of light:
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We are joined to every particle of creation.
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Prayer of Confession
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We are joined forever to God’s remarkable love
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Through this love, we can live out these words:
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Song
Readings
James 5: 13-20
Mark 9: 38-50
Reflection
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Prayer for Others
For the gift of air, home to dragonfly and magpie;
made oxygen-rich by tall standing trees;
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Prayer for Others
For the gift of plants,
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Prayer for Others
Where these gifts are harmed
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This gift of interdependence,
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Song
Blessing
May the God who formed the singing cricket bring us peace.
May the God who formed the rushing wave grant us strength.
May the God who formed the graceful eagle grant us wisdom.
May the God whose image we reflect bless and guide us.
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Blessing Song
Final Slide Credits
Thanks to Rev Gordon Scantlebury for
helping to create these resources on
behalf of the Social Justice Commission.
Prayers have been adapted from the
Fusion Resources ‘Seasons of Creation,
Pentecost 2, 2021’ – Humanity Sunday.
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Join us in a week-long journey focusing on sustainability and appreciation for Earth, Sea, and Sky. Reflect on our connection to the planet, acknowledge the wisdom of First Peoples, and participate in prayers and songs honoring creation.
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Humanity and the Earth Sustainable September Week 4 -26 September 2021 Earth, Sea & Sky
Acknowledgement of First Peoples We gather in acknowledgement of the (name of local People), the first inhabitants (or traditional owners/custodians) of this place who dwelt here and cared for it of old. We gather attentive to their wisdom of living in harmony with the land and in commitment to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. 2 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Call to Worship Praise for tree, star, and ocean. God s creation. Praise for child, teen, adult, and elder. God s creation. Praise for sun, snow, and rain. God s creation. Praise for creatures finned, winged, and hoofed. God s creation. Praise for cell, molecule, and atom. Let us praise God for all of creation. 3 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Prayer of Confession We are joined to every grain of sand: Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. We are joined to every shining leaf: Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. We are joined to every drop of rain: Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. We are joined to every creature s breath: Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. We are joined to every beam of light: Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. We are joined to every particle of creation. Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. 6 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Prayer of Confession We may know this, and yet we confess our arrogance, ignorance, and greed in how we treat Creation. (silence for reflection) We are joined forever to God s remarkable love which brings us to a place of healing and action. Through this love, we can live out these words: Earth does not belong to us we belong to Earth. 7 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Readings James 5: 13-20 Mark 9: 38-50
Prayer for Others For the gift of air, home to dragonfly and magpie; made oxygen-rich by tall standing trees; necessary for breath We give thanks, and pray for a clean, whole environment for all. For the gift of water, home to plankton and pigmy perch; sculpting valleys and coastlines; necessary for life We give thanks, O God, and pray for joy and a home for all. 12 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Prayer for Others For the gift of plants, home to caterpillar and koala; recycling into rich soil; necessary for food We give thanks, O God and pry for food and a livelihood for all. Where these gifts are harmed by debris and pollution, by climate change, by destruction of habitat, by corruption and greed We pray for justice, healing and renewal, O God. 13 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Prayer for Others Where these gifts are harmed and decisions are needed from all with power to make new choices We pray for the will to choose wisely and un-selfishly, O God. This gift of interdependence, woven into every part of creation, tells us we cannot stand apart from all we share with Earth. Holy God, guide us as we seek to tread gently on Earth, and live in harmony with all. Amen. 14 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Blessing May the God who formed the singing cricket bring us peace. May the God who formed the rushing wave grant us strength. May the God who formed the graceful eagle grant us wisdom. May the God whose image we reflect bless and guide us. Amen And now, we go in peace to love and serve the Lord In the name of Christ. Amen. 16 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
Final Slide Credits Thanks to Rev Gordon Scantlebury for helping to create these resources on behalf of the Social Justice Commission. Prayers have been adapted from the Fusion Resources Seasons of Creation, Pentecost 2, 2021 Humanity Sunday. 18 Week 4 Sustainable September 2021
