Beginning Sunday, July 25, we will consider our relationship to God's creation and our responsibility to care for the earth we've been given through a three-week worship and sermon series. The Bible is full of references to trees, rivers, and mountains, so we will use these aspects of creation to discern our role in Caring for Creation.
If you’d like to put creation care into action, please reference this list of events, activities, and resources in our community to get you started! While this isn’t an exhaustive list by any means (we encourage you to research other creation care ideas and opportunities) - we want to thank Ramona Saunders for giving her time and talent to help develop this excellent list!
Summer Wildflower and Butterfly Walks on Shenandoah Mountain
"Join us for three summer walks led by Virginia Master Naturalist John Holden and nature photographer Jeannie Holden to see the many species of beautiful butterflies and wildflowers that make Shenandoah Mountain home.”
More info / registration: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/butterfly-walks.html
Dates: July 24 - Hone Quarry Reservoir; August 21 - Braley Pond
Time: 10:00am - approx. 1:00pm
Registration: Required (Registration will open 1 month before each Walk)
Voices of the Shenandoah sponsoring “In Story and Song” Event Series
“Calling all storytellers and musicians for stories and songs of the river. Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River is hosting an event series this summer entitled “Voices of the Shenandoah – In Story and Song”, featuring storytelling and live music at local breweries throughout the valley.”
More info: https://fnfsr.org/voices-of-the-shenandoah-in-story-and-song-dates-location-music-and-submission-details
Dates / Venues:
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Film Series
“We are offering a July film series focused on VICPP policy-related issues. The films run roughly from 6 until 7:30 p.m. with a half-hour discussion immediately following. All discussions will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. So, grab your dinner and watch with us”
More info / registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yn3Ah2_hRZesu5UgjBPIvQ
Schedule:
Harrisonburg Farmer's Market
"The Harrisonburg Farmers Market mission is to provide the public with easy access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced agricultural goods and crafts of the highest quality, to assist local and regional farmers and other producers to directly market their products to the local customer base, and to support environmental stewardship and community well-being." ...not from Harrisonburg? Find a farmer's market near you?
More info: https://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com
Location: 228 South Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (right down the street from the church!)
City of Harrisonburg Environmental Resources
The City of Harrisonburg offers a number of resources on their website - from information about programs and projects to helpful links!
More info: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/environmental-initiatives
Harrisonburg Electric Commission Resources
Harrisonburg Electric Commission offers free energy audits (to existing residential customers) as well as additional tips on their website for energy conservation.
More info: https://www.harrisonburgelectric.com/programs/energy_audit
If you’d like to put creation care into action, please reference this list of events, activities, and resources in our community to get you started! While this isn’t an exhaustive list by any means (we encourage you to research other creation care ideas and opportunities) - we want to thank Ramona Saunders for giving her time and talent to help develop this excellent list!
Summer Wildflower and Butterfly Walks on Shenandoah Mountain
"Join us for three summer walks led by Virginia Master Naturalist John Holden and nature photographer Jeannie Holden to see the many species of beautiful butterflies and wildflowers that make Shenandoah Mountain home.”
More info / registration: https://www.friendsofshenandoahmountain.org/butterfly-walks.html
Dates: July 24 - Hone Quarry Reservoir; August 21 - Braley Pond
Time: 10:00am - approx. 1:00pm
Registration: Required (Registration will open 1 month before each Walk)
Voices of the Shenandoah sponsoring “In Story and Song” Event Series
“Calling all storytellers and musicians for stories and songs of the river. Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River is hosting an event series this summer entitled “Voices of the Shenandoah – In Story and Song”, featuring storytelling and live music at local breweries throughout the valley.”
More info: https://fnfsr.org/voices-of-the-shenandoah-in-story-and-song-dates-location-music-and-submission-details
Dates / Venues:
- August 13, 2021 - Featuring Music by Prince Bellarose @ Backroom Brewery (Front Royal) 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- September 17, 2021 - Featuring Music by Katie & Kelly @Swover Creek Farms (Edinburg, VA) 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Film Series
“We are offering a July film series focused on VICPP policy-related issues. The films run roughly from 6 until 7:30 p.m. with a half-hour discussion immediately following. All discussions will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. So, grab your dinner and watch with us”
More info / registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yn3Ah2_hRZesu5UgjBPIvQ
Schedule:
- July 26: The Harvest/La Cosecha - This show documents how hard and long farmworkers toil to produce our food. VICPP is trying to ensure that farmworkers are covered by the minimum wage. The discussion will be with our Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy and Tonya Osinkosky, who leads the Virginia Justice Project for Farm and Immigrant Workers with the Legal Aid Justice Project, one of our key allies in this effort.
Harrisonburg Farmer's Market
"The Harrisonburg Farmers Market mission is to provide the public with easy access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced agricultural goods and crafts of the highest quality, to assist local and regional farmers and other producers to directly market their products to the local customer base, and to support environmental stewardship and community well-being." ...not from Harrisonburg? Find a farmer's market near you?
More info: https://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com
Location: 228 South Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (right down the street from the church!)
City of Harrisonburg Environmental Resources
The City of Harrisonburg offers a number of resources on their website - from information about programs and projects to helpful links!
More info: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/environmental-initiatives
Harrisonburg Electric Commission Resources
Harrisonburg Electric Commission offers free energy audits (to existing residential customers) as well as additional tips on their website for energy conservation.
More info: https://www.harrisonburgelectric.com/programs/energy_audit
Visiting?
All are welcome at Muhlenberg - Check our Visiting? page for what to expect when worshiping with us, directions, and parking options.
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About Us
Muhlenberg's History in Harrisonburg, Art in Church, Meet our Staff and other leaders.
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Worship + Sermons
Worship life at Muhlenberg is rich and varied. Read sermons online and learn about our worship & music ministry.
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Connect
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Welcome to Muhlenberg Lutheran Church
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Worship on Sunday mornings is at 8am, 9:30am, and 11am and weekly Wednesday Noon Eucharist.
Muhlenberg Lutheran Church is in the Friendly City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Muhlenberg is a welcoming congregation focused on being Open, Authentic, Relational, and Serving. Find out more about our history here.
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