Hope for All Creation - A Theological Teaching Document on the Environmental Crises

23 July 2026

The document presents a theological vision by which members of the Church of England might think, reflect and act in response to the current environmental crises, in partnership with other denominations and all people of good will.

Drawing on a rich history of Anglican theological reflection on the environment, it takes forward this tradition to inform the Church of England’s care for creation. It does so at a time when humanity’s disruption of the Earth seems on the threshold of the catastrophes earlier reports warned of. It also seeks to deepen the Church’s vision of creation and human responsibility and to articulate more fully God’s reconciliation of all things in Christ and the hope for the redemption and renewal he provides.

Finally, it offers a vision of how Christians can seek to live in a reconciled relationship with other creatures in the light of this hope and integrate this fully into Christian mission and discipleship.

• Read 'Hope for all Creation'
• Further reading and supporting resources

Creationtide Webinars for Hope for All Creation

This series of webinars, taking place on Tuesday evenings during the Season of Creation, are open to all and aimed at church leaders wanting to engage with the 'Hope for all Creation' material and tackle some common push backs to creation care.

Each sesion, running from 5:30-6:30pm, will include presentations and time for a Q&A.

More details on the webinars, including a booking link can be found by clicking the '+' icons below.

• Tuesday 8 September 05:30 PM - 6:30PM: To tend and to till – humanity’s role in creation

  Tuesday 8 September - 05:30 PM - 6:30PM

  To tend and to till – humanity’s role in creation: 

  Speakers: Dr Hilary Marlow, from the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge Revd Dr Dave Bookless, from A Rocha International

  This session will explore the interconnectedness of God's creation and the distinctive role of humanity within it.

  Register here.

• Tuesday 15 September 05:30 PM - 6:30PM: Missio Dei – the five marks of mission in the local church

  Tuesday 15 September - 05:30 PM - 6:30PM

  Missio Dei – the five marks of mission in the local church: 

  Speaker: Revd Margot Hodson from the John Ray Initiative

  This session will explore where environmental action fits in the mission of the local church and how the fifth mark of mission works together with all the marks of mission.

  Register here.

• Tuesday 22 September 05:30 PM - 6:30PM - A new heaven and a new earth

  Tuesday 22 September 05:30 PM - 6:30PM

  A new heaven and a new earth; 

  Speaker: Dr Ben Fulford, Deputy Head of Humanities, Cultures and Environment at the University of Chester

  This session will explore where our environmental action fits in the coming of God's Kingdom.

  Register here.