JUBILEE

                                                



The 'Season of Creation' is an ecumenical celebration of the gift of creation running from the 1st of September to the 4th of October. This year the theme is ' Jubilee for the Earth' . The web link given below explains more and provides useful resources.

Why Jubilee ? 

'And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year and you shall proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you: you shall return, every one of you, to your property and every one of you to your family. '(Leviticus 25:10, NRSV)

The COVID -19 pandemic has dominated our thoughts this year but the threat posed by Climate Change has not gone away and still requires swift action. The concept of Jubilee is appropriate , 'a  resetting ' of our relationship with God's Creation. The Guide to the Jubilee describes climate change as  ' a result of the intersection of greed , inequality and destruction of God's Earth ' It goes on to say  ' Jubilee is a time to renounce overconsumption and economic systems based on constant economic growth at the cost of the Earth and those who are poor'

We have seen how a brief pause in activity during the lockdown led to an improvement in air quality ,so if there is a will much can be achieved . Sadly we are not on course to reduce emissions so as to avoid further temperature rises. It is not just a failure to show to God gratitude and responsibility but a willingness to let those least able to adapt suffer the consequences of our actions.

https://ctbi.org.uk/season-of-creation-creation-time-2020/