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Climate Crisis | Creation Awaits

Creation Awaits

In the book of Romans, Paul says that “creation awaits” – an enigmatic phrase that challenges us to realise that we are called to live in a beautiful harmony with all that has been made. 

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To mark the Glasgow Climate Change Conference , we revisit the six Lenten reflections on Creation that were broadcast earlier this year, including brief insights from a few members of the parish. 

Photo of the earth taken from space

Our relationship with the planet

David McKelvey

Genesis 1
Healthy tree in summer

Loving God and our neighbour

Patrick Thom

Hosea 4:1-3
Matthew 22:36-37
Silhouette of a person looking up into a star speckled night sky

Science and religion are siblings

Christine Sandiford

Psalm 8
Waves in a stormy sea

God is with us

Katrin Alldavoodi

Luke 8:22-25
Sunrise over the waters

The Peaceful Kingdom

Lisa Battye

Isaiah 11:3-9
Hubble telescope image: Pillars of Creation

The bringer of hope

Patrick Thom

Romans 8:18-25
Mark 11:1-11
Eight photos of people interviewed for the vox pop

Vox Pop

Brief insights on a fast-changing world

Members of the parish

“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God…the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.” Romans 8:19-23

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