About
Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Now in its 55th year, Earth Day includes a wide range of events coordinated globally including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries! The Harrisonburg Ecumenical Earth Day Worship Service - held this year on Sunday April 27 - is a way for us all to gather together prayerfully to celebrate our shared commitment to faithful creation care.
A Look Back
Here's a quick look back at last year's Earth Day Worship Service! A large turnout enjoyed meaningful worship, fellowship, music, and activities - all in the spirit of Earth Day.
When & Where
WHEN: April 27, 9:45am (we encourage arriving around 9:30), rain or shine
WHERE: Turner Pavilion (home of the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market), 228 S Liberty St Harrisonburg, VA 22801
PARKING: There is plenty of free parking in the municipal lot surrounding Turner Pavilion, as well as the Water St. Parking Deck and street parking along S Liberty. Those who are able are encouraged to park a little farther away, to allow those with lower mobility access to the spots nearer to the pavilion. The spaces directly bordering the Pavilion are reserved. We encourage everyone to arrive by 9:30am so they have time to park and get situated at the pavilion. See THIS MAP for more details on parking.
*We strongly suggest that attendees plan to carpool to reduce the amount of traffic, and please note there are bicycle racks available at the pavilion!
Earth Day Worship Details
SEATING: Please bring your own chairs or blankets.
RESTROOMS will be available for use at Asbury UMC and St. Stephen's UCC.
Accessible restrooms at Asbury: Enter the building using the glass doors on the side of the building that faces Turner Pavilion. Follow the curve of the building to the Men's Room. The Women's Room is around the corner.
At St. Stephen’s: Representatives will be onsite to assist you. From either entrance on Main Street or Campbell Street, the restrooms are downstairs. An accessible restroom is available using the elevator at the rear of the building from Campbell Street.
CHILDREN: Kids of all ages are invited to participate in supervised activities that will be provided during the service.
Partners
Thank you to these congregations and organizations who are participating in this year’s Earth Day Service!
Community Mennonite Church Green Congregation Committee
EMU Office of Faith and Spiritual Life
EMU Sustainable Food Initiative
Shenandoah Valley Faith and Climate
Special Offering
We will be collecting a special offering to support the efforts of Jubilee Climate Farm - a New Community Project initiative focused on regenerative agriculture, environmental sustainability, and social justice, aiming to restore land, knowledge, and food distribution, as well as address climate change through a tree-based food system.
At the service on April 27, participating congregations will also have collection baskets to receive "regular" offerings.
Resources
BULLETIN: below, please find a digital copy of the bulletin for this service.
LIVE STREAM: if you are unable to attend in person but would like to watch our live-stream of the service, follow the link below on April 27 starting at approx. 9:35am.
CONTACT US: if you have any questions, please feel free to email us at earthdayworship@gmail.com. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.