Here’s a prayer of confession for Earth Day from Rev. Ken Carter, pastor of Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Caroline.
Earth Day Confession
O God, maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen:
You place us in your creation,
and you command us to care for it.
Your works declare glory and splendor,
and you call us to praise and reverence.
Where we have degraded or destroyed earth’s bounty,
forgive us.
Where we have taken beauty and majesty for granted,
have mercy upon us.
Where we have become estranged
from the creatures with whom we share this planet,
grant us your peace.
Renew us in the waters of baptism,
refresh us with the winds of your spirit,
and sustain us with the bread of life.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
and for the sake of the new creation, we pray. Amen.
— written by Rev. Ken Carter, pastor of Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Posted on the website of the North Georgia United Methodist Conference.
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