Season of Creation 2025:
Peace with Creation
1 September - 4 October 2025
Why the Season of Creation matters to our Community
Each year, Christians around the world mark the Season of Creation. It is a time of prayer, reflection and action for our common home. For the Lay Community of St Benedict (LCSB), this season is deeply connected to our Benedictine way of life.
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For Benedictines, creation is not just a resource — it is a sign of God’s presence and love. Living the Rule today means taking responsibility for the earth and passing it on in good health to future generations.
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Conversion of life means ongoing transformation. Today, that includes ecological conversion: changing our habits so that they are life-giving for the earth and for those living in poverty. This Season of Creation, we invite all to join us in prayer and action, so that together we may grow in Peace with Creation.
​​During morning prayer (Lauds) and evening prayer (Vespers) our Community will be praying for creation, and our Sunday evening services at 6pm on 31 August and 5 October will have a specific Season focus. Please scroll for details of talks we and other organisations are organising this month. If you're interested in joining our online prayers, please email with your name and some details about yourself: enquirers@lcsb.uk, or submit this form.
​​​Talks hosted by the Lay Community of St Benedict (LCSB)
​​Sunday 14 September at 6pm
Talk by Bishop John Arnold, RC Bishop of Salford and lead Bishop for the environment for the Catholic Bishop's Conference of England and Wales. Bishop John formerly served as the Chair of CAFOD’s Board of Trustees, and is a co-founder of the Laudato Si’ centre in Salford. He will speak on the theme 'Peace with Creation': marking the 10th anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si'' .
​Tuesday 30 September at 7.30pm
Talk by John Paul de Quay, of the Ecological Conversion Group (ECG). Ecological Conversion is a profound shift in perspectives and behaviour towards a more harmonious relationship with God, creation and humanity. It involves recognising the interconnectness of all things and responding with gratitude, generosity and a commitment to justice for both the natural world and the poor. John Paul de Quay is one of the founders of the ECG, which seeks to help us to respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.