The Creation Care Alliance of WNC, a program of MountainTrue, is hosting a virtual Earth Day Vigil in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The vigil will focus on the idea of “Seeing with New Eyes” and will include readings, prayers, songs and information about creation care from speakers from throughout Western North Carolina. Speakers will include Rev. Kevin Bates of the United Methodist Church in Black Mountain, Rev. Tamara Franks of the High Country United Church of Christ in Vilas, Rev. Wil Posey of the First United Methodist Church in Murphy, and Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri, the Director of the Creation Care Alliance.
Creation Care Alliance Earth Day Vigil
Sunday, April 26, 6p.m.
The vigil will be hosted over Zoom, and you will receive a link to join
“We are reminded of having our eyes opened from Christian New Testament stories like the Walk to Emmaus, wisdom from Buddhists like Joanna Macy and/or the experiences brought to us by environmental challenges like COVID-19 or climate change.” explains Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri of the Creation Care Alliance. “Collectively we have left ‘business as usual’ behind, and in 2020 we will be gathering in a new way — online — with voices lifted from regional partners across denominations. Join us as we remember the stories that empower a new vision.”
Following the vigil, we will host a “reception” where we invite you to bring your own dinner or favorite beverage and join us for a discussion and reflection. The vigil will run from 6-7:30pm and the reception will begin directly after it ends. We welcome you to join us for as long as you are able.
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