Giving Thanks for a Beautiful "Earth Care Celebration" in the Downtown Commons!

We give thanks for a beautiful "Earth Care Celebration" in the Downtown Commons on Saturday, April 30! This was the first event of its kind in Clarksville to bring together communities of faith in love for our planet. Our theme was "Sacred Trust: Our Children's Right to a Livable Future." We prayed, we sang, we heard about local effects of climate change, we absorbed Scripture and poetry, and we even meditated together!

Combined choirs singing "For the Beauty of the Earth"

Hosted by Tennessee Interfaith Power and Light, the program included leaders and members representing First Presbyterian Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Sango United Methodist Church, Madison Street United Methodist Church, The Temple (a Reform Jewish Congregation), Sanctuary on Main Yoga Studio and Cafe, and Clarksville High School.

First Presbyterian's Welcome booth

A huge round of applause for all the presenters, who each presented a unique and powerful message, as well as the volunteers from FPC, TIPL, "Seasons" Respite Care, and Arts for Hearts--all of whom manned the booths and helped to set up and tear down. We were especially excited to hear from and see local youth--those who will bear the brunt of climate change and must advocate for a clean environment.

Seasons' recycling banner

What difference does all this make? As people of faith, we believe that the practices of praying, envisioning the future we want to see, and serving together in community empower us to take action and affect change in the world. We hope that this celebration energized and inspired all those who attended.

Hannah Cruse & Matt Shaw singing "The Garden Song"

You can get involved right now! If you are interested in doing more Earth care mission work at FPC, come talk to Hannah Cruse. If you'd like to get updates from and/or volunteer with TN Interfaith Power and Light, fill out this contact form. Thank you!