Season of Creation and Season of Courage Celebration at Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa
The Church of the Incarnation celebrated the Season of Creation and the Season of Courage between September 1 and October 6, the Feast of St. Francis. This joint celebration brought together a deep reverence for God’s creation and the courage needed to take strong actions to care for it.
During the Season of Creation, worship was infused with liturgical elements that reflected honor for God as Creator, thanksgiving for the gift of Creation, of which we are a part, and lament for ways we have been hurtful to God’s creation. The Season of Creation liturgy, approved by Bishop Megan Traquair, was the source of many liturgical enhancements to worship. The Incarnation Prayers of the People team created beautiful prayers for worship to honor Creation.
The Season of Courage was experienced as an exhibit in the courtyard that presented 15 courage stories by clergy and laity in the Diocese of Northern California. The stories reflect courageous acts involving social justice and care of creation at different churches and in different communities. At the conclusion of the exhibit, there was a Prayer Tree inviting prayers for courage from those who seek God’s blessing.
During the Seasons of Creation and Courage there were a number of forums which provided opportunities for gaining greater understanding of the value of each Season and how they intersect.
