Encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
A prayer for World Environment Day, written by the Right Reverend Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich and Lead Bishop on the Environment, calls upon all members of the church as the body of Christ to deepen their own commitment and practice in Caring for Creation as part of their Christian discipleship.
Find out more about World Environment Day 2026
God of life,
we praise you for the beauty of creation,
its richness and variety;
yet, through greed and ignorance,
we scar your world with plastic waste
and throw so much away.
Make us more like Jesus,
treading gently on our common home,
and breathe your Spirit on us,
that we may care more deeply for your Earth.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Environment Sunday 2026
Environment Sunday this year takes place on Sunday 7 June, (the closest Sunday to World Environment Day, which is on 5 June). This is the perfect opportunity to talk about climate justice in your church. Linked below are some resources to give you inspiration for your service.
- Information about hosting the People’s Emergency Briefing, including links to a resource pack for churches.
- Climate Justice faith resources from Christian Aid.
- The Diocese of Chelmsford 'Caring for Creation' pages have lots of links to Worship and theology resources.
- Prayers for the climate crisis from Tearfund.
- Get your church involved in The Great Big Green Week.