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In recent years, many denominations have extended the Creation Day celebration to become a larger observance throughout September: the “Season of Creation”, running from September 1 till October 4 (Feast of Saint Francis).
The Feast of Creation is the source and inspiration of the extended season.
The season starts on Creation Day, September 1, and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations.
The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with God the Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the season, Christians come together in prayer and action for God's creation.
The proposal to extend the Feast of Creation into a month-long celebration was first proposed by the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) in 1999. In subsequent years, the World Council of Churches was instrumental in raising awareness about the season, particularly from 2008 onwards.
Since then, many churches have embraced the season as part of their annual calendar.
2026 theme: "Living Water"
The theme for the Season of Creation in 2026 is "Living Water".
Drawn from Ezekiel’s biblical vision (Ezekiel 47:1-12), it highlights a river of life flowing from God, restoring barren lands, reviving polluted waters, and sustaining flourishing ecosystems. It focuses on ecological healing, hope and the interdependence of humanity and nature.
Following your Feast of Creation celebration in early September, encourage your church to also participate in the extended season.
To assist you, an annual celebration guide is prepared by an ecumenical committee:
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