Earth Week Events

Monday, April 21

Eco-Grief: Finding Hope Across Generations (Pre-Recorded Webinar) and Discussion

Join us virtually or in person Monday, April 21, to experience a transformative webinar exploring a spiritual approach to dealing with eco-grief and intergenerational action for our common home. Featuring expert Victoria Loorz, this event will explore the emotional and spiritual impacts of the climate crisis and offer pathways to hope and resilience. A panel of young people, including climate activists Gabriela Martinez and Kayla Jacobs, will share their experiences, challenges, and the ways they sustain hope while advocating for change. Together, we’ll reflect on how to transform despair into meaningful action and hope for the future.

This pre-recorded webinar viewing will be followed by group support and discussion of our shared and unique experiences with eco-grief.

Times:

Virtually on Zoom: 1:00-3:00 p.m. To register, click here.

In person at Marywood: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pre-registration not required.

Investment: Free Will Offering

Tuesday, April 22

Tending the Earth: Contemplation and Action Open House

In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we join together to care for our Mother Earth through prayer and contemplation and through actions that resist policies and practices that degrade our common home. Join us at Marywood for communal prayer and contemplation and opportunities to explore Earth Day resources and action steps—including drafting letters to legislators and ways we can walk more gently on the Earth in our daily lives. This day of Tending the Earth begins at sunrise and concludes at sunset. We invite you to join us at anytime throughout Earth Day. Please meet at Emmaus upon arrival.

Times:

6:00 a.m. Sunrise lakeside prayer, contemplation, and action

1:00 p.m. Lakeside prayer, contemplation, and action

7:15 p.m. Sunset lakeside prayer, contemplation, and action

Investment: Free Will Offering. Pre-registration not required.

Wednesday, April 23

Canticle of the Sun (Zoom)

Virtual program with Franciscan Spirituality Center

With a candle flame and a bowl of water, we will contemplate elements that St. Francis of Assisi celebrated to praise the Lord. You can be inside or outside. We’ll rejoice with Marty Haugen’s song based on St. Francis’ 1224 Canticle. What does it mean to relate to creation as Brother Sun and Sister Moon, Brother Fire and Sister Mother Earth? How could it feel to meditate on the blessings of beautiful light, creatures and flowers?

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Investment: $18

To register by Monday, April 21, click here.

Thursday, April 24

The Living Earth Within Us: Reflecting on Our Relationships Within the Earth Community

Join us in person for a Lectio-style meditation utilizing eco-spiritual quotes and engage in conversation about how our relationships with the Earth—and the wider Earth community—shape our spiritual identities and inspire our call to care for the place we call home. Refreshments will be served.

Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Investment: Free Will Offering. Pre-registration not required.

Friday, April 25

The Dream of the Earth Open Art Space

How do you interpret and share the Dream of the Earth? Whether you’re a professional artist or simply feel called to express your relationship as part of the Earth Community in some creative way, join us at Marywood for our weekly Open Art Space. Bring your favorite art supplies or make use of our community supplies (such as watercolors and pastels) and materials gathered from the sacred ground along Trout Lake.

Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Investment: Free Will Offering. Pre-registration not required.