Stewardship of creation
Here you will find a summary of the causes and effects of climate change along with a Biblical position and some helpful principles of stewardship of creation
Resources
Creation
Creation is a precious gift from God and he has given us a role in looking after it. Here are some of the ways that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is supporting this priority.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1).
Creation responsibility is an important matter within the PCI through its Council for Global Mission as it seeks to lead thinking and facilitate support for congregations and individuals, that want to prioritise this concern.
In doing so, a number of reports, resources and events have been produced. These are summarised below along with links for further information:
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Perceptions about climate change
Here you will find a summary of the thinking, perceptions and positions regarding climate change within the PCI, based on research carried out in 2023.
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God’s World Our Responsibility?
Here you will find recordings and a range of resources from a creation conference held in 2025 with theologian Dr Chris Wright.
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Creation Sunday
Here you will find resources to help your congregation hold a Creation Sunday Service.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is seeking to show leadership around creation responsibility through the resources above and also through its structures when in recent years, decisions were taken to divest funds away from fossil fuel companies.
Useful Links
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s designated relief and development partners, offer expertise, advocacy and resources for congregations on the important issue of the environment and creation care.
These partners are:
Tearfund: www.tearfund.org/campaigns/climate-campaign/climate-resources
Christian Aid: www.christianaid.ie/get-involved/campaigns/climate-change-campaign