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Supporting the territory to care for creation and tread softly on our common home.
Caring for creation helps us as a Movement to love God and love others. It is one of our five mission priorities – how we care for creation connects with and impacts the other four: how we share the good news, serve others without discrimination, nurture disciples and seek justice and reconciliation.
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Worship resources to give a regular focus to the importance of this topic and to understand more about the fullness of God's nature and purpose.
Great Big Green Week is a great opportunity to live out our mission priority to care for creation.
An ecumenical church service before the Restore Nature Now march, with space to pray and reflect on the climate crisis.
This discipleship material for children’s groups focuses on caring for creation and protecting the environment.
Youth small group material focusing on caring for creation and protecting the environment
Articles and media
Climate crisis: What are you doing in response?
23 Nov 2024 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
As COP29 finishes, Major Heather Poxon reflects on the deadly flooding in Spain.
Election principles: Building a flourishing world
21 Jun 2024 | Viewpoint, Public Affairs
Ahead of the general election on 4 July, Captain John Clifton continues a series of reflections about The Salvation Army’s four key principles for political candidates.
‘We cannot be ignorant’: Young Salvationists talk caring for creation
20 Jun 2024 | Caring for creation, Interview
Members of the Territorial Justice and Reconciliation Youth Forum explain why the climate crisis is an issue for all Christians.
Mission priorities explained: Care for creation
15 Jun 2024 | Interview, Caring for creation
Major Heather Poxon (THQ) unpacks the care for creation mission priority.
Make do and mend
15 Jun 2024 | Feature, Caring for creation
George Tanton investigates how a new repair café in Wales is setting a sustainable trend.
Ep 69: Sunday Worship with Major Heather Poxon
2 Jun 2024 | Podcast, Sunday Worship
On this Environment Sunday, Territorial Environmental Officer Major Heather Poxon shares how we can care for our home (Genesis 2:4–15).
Wildflower seeds: Your opportunity to sow a brighter future
3 Apr 2024 | Feature, Caring for creation
Rewild a piece of land at your corps or in your garden with these free packets of wildflower seeds.
Army participates in Green Church awards
6 Mar 2024 | Feature, Caring for creation
The Salvation Army is partnering with other churches and Christian organisations to plan the event.
Logging in to the Environmental Champions Network
17 Feb 2024 | Caring for creation, Feature
Stevie Hope finds out what the Environmental Champions Network is and how it’s helping people care for creation.
No Faith In Fossil Fuels: Standing against apathy
16 Feb 2024 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
Cadet Amy Bayliss-Fox shares why she’s taking part in the No Faith in Fossil Fuels Vigil for Climate Justice.
Why make Christmas green?
9 Dec 2023 | Viewpoint, Christmas
Major Heather Poxon challenges us to have a very eco Christmas.
13 tips to have yourself a very eco Christmas
8 Dec 2023 | Christmas, Caring for creation
Major Heather Poxon shares suggestions from the Environmental Champions to make your celebrations more environmentally friendly.
Territory announces target to tackle carbon emissions
23 Oct 2023 | Feature, Caring for creation
The UKI Territory has set bold targets to tackle its impact on the environment and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Clothes need recycling? Sorted
14 Oct 2023 | Feature, War Cry
War Cry's Philip Halcrow visits a SATCoL facility in Kettering to find out more about their textile recycling process.
Veggie for a day… or longer?
30 Sep 2023 | Caring for creation, Viewpoint
Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts encourages us to try a meat-free diet for World Vegetarian Day (1 October).
Growing opportunities across the territory
11 Aug 2023 | Feature, Caring for creation
As part of National Allotments Week, George Tanton explores how Salvationists are unearthing the potential of green spaces.
Wildfires: 'We can no longer stand idly by'
9 Aug 2023 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
As wildfires spread on the Continent, Major Heather Poxon reflects on the urgency of the climate crisis.
The All Terrain Podcast: Episode 40
29 Jun 2023 | The All Terrain Podcast, Caring for creation
Host Jo Taylor is joined by Territorial Environmental Officer Major Heather Poxon.
SATCoL conference 2023
28 Jun 2023 | Caring for creation, Feature
Major Julian Watchorn reports on how SATCoL is daring to care for the environment.
Our Planet: Seeing the bigger picture
14 Jun 2023 | Caring for creation, Viewpoint
Lyn Woods explores Our Planet.
Caring for creation at Together 2023
6 Jun 2023 | Interview, Caring for creation
Major Heather Poxon (THQ) talks to Captain Jo Moir about making Together 2023 as eco-friendly as possible.
Declaration of climate emergency
5 Jun 2023 | Feature, Caring for creation
The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man declares a climate emergency.
Ep 15: Sunday Worship with Major Phil Howe
4 Jun 2023 | Podcast, Sunday Worship
In this Environment Sunday special, Major Phil Howe encourages us to tread softly and care for God’s creation.
Why the Army is declaring a climate emergency
3 Jun 2023 | Interview, Caring for creation
Major Heather Poxon talks to Simon Hope about the Army’s goal to halve its carbon footprint by 2030.
World Bee Day: Get free seeds for your corps or centre!
18 May 2023 | Feature, Caring for creation
Claire Anderson talks to Major Heather Poxon about an opportunity to make a difference.
Shetland: Prayers, produce and polytunnels
9 May 2023 | Interview, Caring for creation
Majors Bev and David Womersley explain how The Salvation Army is caring for creation on the island of Shetland.
Salvationists join ecumenical stand for climate justice
28 Apr 2023 | Feature, Caring for creation
Major Nick Coke reports on the Army’s involvement in the No Faith in Fossil Fuels event that took place last week.
No Faith in Fossil Fuels: Why I’m walking
18 Apr 2023 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
Cadet Lizzy Kitchenside reflects on taking part in the No Faith in Fossil Fuels pilgrimage to parliament.
Uniform Take Back Scheme: The new environmental initiative from SP&S
3 Apr 2023 | Feature, Caring for creation
Captain Jo Moir introduces a new initiative for pre-loved Army uniforms.
Redruth Corps: An eco chain in the community
7 Feb 2023 | Interview, Caring for creation
Major Lisa Goble introduces Redruth Corps.
Faith at work: 'I didn’t really like the person I was'
3 Feb 2023 | Testimony, Caring for creation
Ciaran Egan, estate director at Hadleigh Farm, shares how his faith and his role are intertwined.
'This is God's world: The urgency is now'
25 Jan 2023 | Interview, Caring for creation
As the Army steps up its response to climate change, Major Heather Poxon outlines her role as territorial environmental officer.
The All Terrain Podcast: Episode 32
28 Oct 2022 | The All Terrain Podcast, Caring for creation
Host Jo Taylor is joined by environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio for this month's hypothetical hike.
Forest of Dean: Becoming an eco church
28 Sep 2022 | Feature, Caring for creation
Simon Hope finds out how mission and environmentalism is intertwining in the Forest of Dean.
Kids Alive! World: Tips for going green
27 Sep 2022 | Kids Alive!, Feature
The Kids Alive! team celebrates The Great Big Green Week (24 September – 2 October).
My seven tips for caring for creation
16 May 2022 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
University student Yelena Grase Jurkenas shares seven eco-friendly habits and reflects on God’s invitation to care for creation.
Discover more
The Salvation Army's International Positional Statement on Caring for the Environment.
As the Army steps up its response to climate change, Major Heather Poxon outlines her role as territorial environmental officer.
Simon Hope finds out how mission and environmentalism is intertwining in the Forest of Dean.