Ecumenical Spring Celebration - March 16, 2024

The Ecumenical Spring Celebration was initiated by local pastoral leaders and brought together individuals from many different faith backgrounds in a spirit of unity and reverence.

It was a beautiful, sunny and brisk afternoon. Amid grand trees swaying in a gentle breeze, and in concert with the precious songs of birds celebrating the coming season, attendees walked woodland trails, visited informational and inspirational tented displays, and settled in for worship with familiar and new acquaintances. 

The displays invited attendees to consider their relationships with the environment and with each other, and to express their individual spirituality. 

Stacey Keane, a dedicated student of theology, studying at Boston University, (and also a wife, mother, and devoted community member), led the worship service with grace and inclusivity. Worship included elements such as an acapella rendering of the Canticle of the Creatures, a Scriptural reading from Ezekiel 47:7-12, prayers, and opportunities for attendees to reflect and to share with others as inspired. The service concluded with other songs based upon ‘Church of the Wild’ by Victoria Loorz. 

Afterward, several attendees exchanged contact information and gratefully acknowledged how the natural setting both complemented the sacred communal worship, and gave them an expanded capacity to pause and reflect upon the blessings we’ve been given by the Divine.

If local religious leaders continue to request gatherings like these, we’re more than happy to continue facilitating. We do not exist to promote any one particular “brand” of theology or to initiate religious events on our own, but we do stand ready to support anyone who seeks to foster and improve relationships across differences. If you or an organization you know has ideas about how to do this, please contact us through our connect page.

The photos below were lovingly taken by Angie Estevez. Angie was an essential part of the planning and development team.