Rejoicing in Creation by the Sound

 

Hundreds of thousands gather year-round at Hammonasset State Park, where sea, sand, marsh and sky create the gentle landscape of Long Island Sound's north coast.

At 2 p.m., Saturday, September 21, we will gather at the Park's Meigs Point Nature Center in a spirit of Christian pilgrimage to give thanks for the sacred beauty of God's Creation. We will walk from beach to rock-formed point to salt marsh. At each place, we will praise the beauty around us. We will learn more about the wonders we see. We will give thanks for those who protect and nourish these gifts. We will lament the harm we have done.We will pray for continued restoration and healing of Earth through God's Spirit and human hands.

While we as organizers come from Episcopal churches in the region, we invite everyone who would join us in praising God's works, and praying for humanity's efforts to care for "this fragile Earth, our island home," as expressed in our Book of Common Prayer.

We invite all to join us on that Saturday of the autumnal equinox. Registration is not required. (It will be helpful to us, though, to know who will be joining us, so as we get closer, there will be a way to let us know that you'll be there.)

All will be welcome that day. For those who are physically challenged, the walking will be light and nearby parking will be available. 

Entrance to the Park is free after Labor day.

Please join us!

-       The Episcopal communities of Madison, Clinton, Guilford and North Branford.