Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebrations
Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebrations
In support of local pastoral leaders and in faithful response to Jesus' prayer "that all of them may be one" (John 17:21), Kinship Farm occasionally supports events where Christians throughout the North Shore and beyond can come together to share in the beauty of nature and ecumenical fellowship.
Kinship Farm does not exist to promote any one particular “brand” of theology or to initiate religious events on our own. Rather, we stand ready to support individuals and communities who seek to foster stronger relationships across diverse faiths.
In this spirit, we distinguish between ecumenical and interfaith gatherings. Ecumenical celebrations bring together Christians from different denominations in shared worship and unity. Interfaith gatherings bring together people from diverse religious traditions in a spirit of mutual respect, dialogue, and relationship-building.
We welcome opportunities to support both, when invited, by providing space, partnership, or collaborative leadership to help cultivate meaningful connection.
Ecumenical and Interfaith Spring Celebration 2025 - Saturday, March 29
A delightful afternoon gathering despite the wind, snow, and rain. The event was moved to indoor presentations at The Garden School. Display tables and presentations filled the Great Room in the Mansion. The worship services, scriptures read by participants, and songs led by The First Baptist Church choir members engaged all guests.
Participants were invited to a peacefully and contemplatively guided walk along a woodland trail.
Displays included scripture and other texts, music, art, woodworking, and creative, interactive, youth-friendly expressions of spirituality informed by Christ Jesus. These offerings promoted healthy relationships and celebrated the natural outdoor setting.
Arts-N-crafts along with seed starter activities were designed to be suitable for youth, teens, and adults.
2025 Partner
The Garden School in Beverly, MA
partnered with us to host an Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebration honoring the Spring Equinox, the sacred message of renewal, and the gifts of our environment.
Dedication of the Great Room to Jesus, The Man
Prior to the 2025 celebration, The Garden School planned a special celebration of their newly renovated Great Room.
Please direct all questions and inquiries about the Dedication to The Garden School to: info@thegardenschool.org
For more information about the Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebrations and other Kinship Farm activities, contact info@kinshipfarm.org
Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebration 2024 - Saturday, March 16
It was a beautiful, sunny, brisk afternoon. Amid grand trees swaying in a gentle breeze, and a precious concert of bird songs celebrating the coming season, attendees walked woodland trails, visited informational, inspirational, open-air tented displays, and settled in for outdoor worship with familiar and new acquaintances.
Displays invited attendees to consider their relationships with the environment and with each other, and to express their individual spirituality.
Stacey Keane 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 bestowed on us by the Divine.
The photos below were lovingly taken compiled into a video by Angie Estevez. Angie was an essential part of the planning and development team. Angie serves as a Chaplain at the Rockingham County Correctional Facility and is a Funeral Celebrant with I'll Stand By You.
Also essential in the planning and development was Holly Ardito from the First Church of Rowley. Holly proudly serves as Chair of the First Church of Rowley's Missions Team. The Missions Team is an active group who devote their energies toward helping others in need and in addition to hosting events to foster a feeling of connection among members of their congregation as well as the wider community. Active in her community of Rowley, she serves on the Board of the Library Trustees.
Just a few months after the ECS, Stacey Keane graduated from Boston University's School of Theology with a Master's of Divinity. We thank her for her contributions towards the planning and development of the ECS as she simultaneously studied towards her degree and served as a wife, mother, and active community member. Stacey is now a proud Member in Discernment for Ordination in the United Church of Christ.
Support Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebrations with a donation!
Your donations to our Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebrations make a meaningful difference in the North Shore Christian and Interfaith community.
With your support, we can host events that foster ecumenical and interfaith fellowships, bringing together pastoral leaders and faith-driven community members to connect and grow in the beauty of our natural environment. Together, we can nurture hope, unity, and a stronger, faith-filled community.
Please consider donating today to help us expand this vital program.
We deeply appreciate your generosity. All Ecumenical and Interfaith Celebration donations are applied to the costs for this program.