THANK YOU to all of our participating congregations, organizations, and volunteers who made this wonderful service possible! Also, thanks to all of you who attended - we've heard wonderful feedback about this service, and hope to return next year! Please enjoy the recap below, and please also consider making an additional donation to any of our participating organizations or the SVBHP Energy Efficiency & Solar Campaign.
ABOUT:  Earth Day is an annual event (held on April 22) to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Now in its 53rd 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 the day after Earth Day, Sunday April 23 - is a way for us all to gather together prayerfully to celebrate our shared commitment to faithful creation care.
WHEN:  April 23, 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.
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 quiet, supervised activities that will be provided during the service.
SPECIAL OFFERING:  We will be collecting a special offering to support the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Center’s effort to raise the $5,000 needed to complete major upgrades to their energy efficiency, in partnership with Give Solar. Participating congregations will also have collection baskets to receive "regular" offerings.

You can also make a donation now to the SVBHP Energy Efficiency & Solar Campaign at the link below:
At the service on April 23, participating congregations will also have collection baskets to receive "regular" offerings.
BULLETIN:  Please find a digital copy of the bulletin for this service at the link below.
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 23 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.