Greetings to all!
Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day, an occasion to reflect on our relationship
to the Earth. That relationship takes many forms. One form we might
not often consider is our relationship with the Earth as students (us) with a
teacher (the Earth). In her poem, "Earth Teach Me," Nancy Wood
identifies four lessons to be learned from the Earth. No doubt there are
many other lessons the Earth might teach us as well.
Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
(as found in Woman Prayers)
The lectionary readings for Sunday, April 22, the 3rd Sunday of Easter:
Acts 3:12-19
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36-48
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Sunday Conversations include a wide range of topics, from current
events to Bible study. Come, enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation,
or just listen in.
Children's Choir: Children through elementary age are invited to gather
for music and singing at 10am in Trinity Hall. The children are preparing
for a music presentation later in the spring.
The Vestry will meet this Sunday, April 22, in Trinity Hall.
Spring Potluck: Our traditional spring potluck will be held on Sunday,
April 29, immediately after morning worship. Bring a salad, side dish,
or dessert. We need a few volunteers to help with a few details of the
meal. Use reply email to inquire about helping with some detail of our
spring potluck.
Sunday Sermon recordings are available at www.walnuthillchurchky.org
Earth Day in the Community: Christ Church Cathedral, the Living
Arts and Science Center, and others are sponsoring an Earth Day
Celebration on Saturday, April 21, 9am - 3pm, at the Old Episcopal
Burying Grounds (East 3rd Street) in Lexington. Visit
www.lasclex.org for program information.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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