Creation Care received prominence at Assembly 2007 in Abbotsford, BC. Delegates responded very favorably to the presentation by the Mennonite Church Canada’s Faith and Life Committee entitled "Caring for Creation is the Will of God." The Faith and Life Committee also presented an invitation to the churches, prepared with the assistance of MCCN. It was endorsed by delegates. See the document below.

 The two workshops on creation care were filled and had standing room only. The group that enjoyed the guided nature walk included everyone from young children to retirees. A resolution to reduce consumption of resources at future gatherings was approved by all present and is also printed below.

INVITATION TO CONGREGATIONS [1]

Let the church together proclaim that “the earth is the Lord’s” and affirm our Christian responsibility to care for our environment and all of life.

Accordingly each congregation is encouraged to take the following actions:  

·        • develop and practice liturgy and celebrations honouring God and God's creation;

• develop and use curriculum which encourages careful use and sharing of the earth's limited resources;

•   develop and practice good stewardship of church property including energy-saving practices, low impact, low maintenance landscaping styles and limiting the amount of pavement;

·      •  •   foster a sense of connection to the soil and food production as well as to local fields, woods and water courses, through tree planting celebrations, community gardening, and by spending time learning about and enjoying nature in our local communities.

Individual congregations are invited to report on their stewardship activities to the larger church-wide body at future Assemblies and gatherings.  

Whereas the earth is an expression of God’s love and Christ calls us to be stewards of God’s precious handiwork,

Be it resolved that Mennonite Church Canada develop guidelines to reduce the consumption of energy and other resources when planning future assemblies.

                               Moved:  David Neufeld

                         Seconded:  Stan Olson

  The MC Canada Resource Centre website has many additional links to creation care resources. They can be viewed at: http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/resourcecentre/Browse/200.";