The A Rocha family vision is to see
“A world where nature flourishes as people live equitably and sustainably”
The A Rocha family mission is
“To live out God’s calling to care for creation and equip others to do l likewise”
We have a heart to help followers of Jesus – the church – to be true to this calling, and to live in obedience, caring for creation as an act of love and worship toward our Creator and a means by which we also love our neighbour.
We are uniquely placed to mobilise, support, resource and connect Australian churches in the area of creation care, and are the only Christian organisation in Australia solely focused on caring for creation and biodiversity.
A number of our members and supporters are in churches with creation care groups – we can learn from each other and establish a learning community.
We have resources to share, including a sample eco-audit, Bible studies and children’s resources, resources for the Season of Creation, Scripture references, ARA short films / Lausanne films.
A number of churches in Australia, including ones with A Rocha members, are already responding and seizing the opportunity to incorporate creation care into church life, discipleship and mission.
We have a deep understanding and expertise in ecological issues and the Biblical reason for caring for creation
We have the support of A Rocha International and access to their expertise and resources. We can also learn from the experience of other A Rocha church partners and Eco-Church programs
We have over 118 members across Australia most of whom will be in church communities and able to advocate for the environment and initiate a creation care ministry. We have over 500 other supporters, many of whom, will also be connected with a local church.
In the UK, over 8,000 churches are making a difference across the country as part of A Rocha UK’s Eco-Church program, which is around 15% of all churches.
And in December 2022 A Rocha’s Eco-Church New Zealand welcomed its 40th member church.
