Lord God, we thank you for the beauty of your creation that we see around us. We praise you for the work of your hands: the sun, moon and stars, each flower and tree, the rivers and oceans, each animal and insect and every intricate human face. Thank you that the earth is yours, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

Our hearts are grieved at the disasters which have happened as a result of the climate crisis. Father God, comfort those who have been affected and whose hearts are broken today.

We pray that world leaders would act on climate change together, working hard to find solutions and take urgent action.

Lord God, may your church have a deeper understanding of its role in caring for creation and lead the way in taking action. May there be unity of purpose across the church, and may we each stand up and play our role. Amen.