THE 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE DEATH OF ST. FRANCIS
Celebrate the joy of St. Francis with us!
As part of this yearlong celebration and lead-up to the Transitus, TSSF Creation Justice Peace is offering 3 months of daily reflections focusing on Justice, Peace, and Creation. For each themed month, you will receive a booklet containing daily inspirations for contemplation and action.
The themes are designed to both feed and challenge you by weaving our Principles into each reflection. We will also host one online Zoom meeting during each month, along with special events for the Season of Creation and culminating with an online Poetry Reading.
We hope this will enliven your Rule and bring you much Joy as we celebrate 800 years of St. Francis’ vision!
AUG 19
SEP 16
ONLINE SHARING
7:30pm–8:30pm ET
Be present with the community for conversations related to your experiences during these months.
POETRY READINGS
7:30pm–9:00pm ET
Original poetry related to Creation, Justice, and/or Peace.
Contact gordonjkubanek@gmail.com to register. All the documents are posted at https://tssf.org/creation-justice-peace-cjp/ and are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
SEASON OF CREATION
September 1–October 4, 2025
Season of Creation is celebrated by Christians around the world as a time for renewing, repairing, and restoring our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation. The 2026 theme is Living Water. In celebrating the Season, we celebrate God as Creator, and we are invited to consider anew our ecological, economic, and political ways of living. TSSF Creation Justice Peace is offering events and resources during the Season.
1
World Day of Prayer for Creation
3pm CET (EDT + 6 hrs)
Online prayer service for the Opening of the Season globally. We are all invited to come together with Christians around the world for a joyful celebration of our common cause.
14, 21, 28
Virtual Local Pilgrimage
Mondays 7:00pm–8:30pm ET
A contemplative and action-oriented experience rooted in local ecosystems. Through prayer, reflection, and shared storytelling, we will deepen our connection to creation and reflect on meaningful ecological responses.
16
Online Sharing
7:00pm–8:30pm ET
Come with images of nature, your own photos or original artwork. They can depict beauty and/or harm. We will share with each other to inspire hope or so our hope can flow from reality.
1
Online Poetry Readings
7:30pm–9:00pm ET
Be a spectator or read your own original poetry that touches on the themes of Justice, Peace, or Care of Creation.
5, 12,
19, 26
Book Study
Mondays 7:00pm–8:30pm ET
Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet
by Ben Goldfarb