In recent years, churches have grown in the understanding that their mission includes caring for creation as a vital expression of Christian faith, including publicly addressing the ethical, social and spiritual dimensions of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Aims

• To be a resource and advisory group for QCT in matters relating to environmental care.
• To provide a forum for dialogue and the sharing of information and resources for the care of creation.
• To promote eco-mission as an integral part of the church’s mission.
• To encourage and enable ecumenical action for Earthcare.
• To promote appropriate study material and educational models
• To have an advocacy role in encouraging church bodies and congregations to participate in a public stand against practices that pollute, degrade or destroy God’s creation.
• To explore interfaith possibilities in Earthcare.
• To plan and conduct interfaith activities related to Earthcare.

Members

QCEN's current members include representatives from several QCT member churches (Anglican, Lutheran, Quaker, Roman Catholic, The Salvation Army, Uniting) and A Rocha Australia.

Members act as a conduit for information sharing between their church or community networks and other QCEN members, and plan QCEN-sponsored events, especially during the Season of Creation (1 September - 4 October each year).

Resources

QCEN's Daily Devotions for the Season of Creation booklet and app aim to help Christians engage with the beauty of Creation. Daily entries feature a Bible verse, reflection and prayer alongside beautiful photos of the Australian landscape, flora and fauna.

• The booklet (pdf) can be freely downloaded here.
• The app can be freely accessed from the App Store - Apple and Google Play - search for "Season of Creation"

Additional QCEN resources include:

• Season of Creation Online Art Gallery, featuring creative works from members of QCT churches around Queensland.
• Season of Creation Contemplative Walk at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens (Brisbane)
• Season of Creation leaflet
• QCEN Facebook page