Great Big Green Week: Caring for creation

Join us in our mission to care for God’s creation

We care for creation because it matters to God – and because when creation suffers, people suffer too. The Earth is our shared home, and we are called to tend it with compassion.

This Great Big Green Week, read stories of eco churches and eco cafés, and explore resources that can help equip you to care for creation.

Let’s learn together and join in God’s love for the world by caring for all he has made.

Ways we’re caring for creation

Salvationist catches up with four corps on their Eco Church journeys.

Major Carole Donaldson (Penrith) shares how surplus food is used to nourish people, both physically and spiritually.

Salvationist hears how corps and centres are using food and gardening in their ministry and mission.

Corps leader Lieutenant Rachel Baker and Corps Secretary Peter Cowe highlight ways they are caring for creation.

Get involved in caring for creation

If you would like to play your part in caring for creation - by exploring eco churches, eco cafés or becoming an Environmental Champion - get in touch with the Environmental Office via environment@salvationarmy.org.uk.

Contact the Environmental Office

Articles, Bible studies and podcasts

'This is God's world: The urgency is now'

25 Jan 2023 | Interview, Caring for creation
As the Army steps up its response to climate change, Major Heather Poxon outlines her role as territorial environmental officer.

The All Terrain Podcast: Episode 32

28 Oct 2022 | The All Terrain Podcast, Caring for creation
Host Jo Taylor is joined by environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio for this month's hypothetical hike.

My seven tips for caring for creation

16 May 2022 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
University student Yelena Grase Jurkenas shares seven eco-friendly habits and reflects on God’s invitation to care for creation.
An image of a plant sprouting.

Eco-Calendar 2026

A helpful calendar of key environmental dates and themes, offering simple, practical ways to protect our planet and advocate for a more sustainable future.

Plan your response

Discover more

Major Heather Poxon (THQ) unpacks the care for creation mission priority.

Supporting the territory to care for creation and tread softly on our common home.

The Salvation Army's International Positional Statement on Caring for the Environment.

Resources to help you care for creation.

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