EARTH MINISTRY
We are earth loving Christians who serve God through the care of his creation. We work towards Zero Waste and incorporate Permaculture Principles. Our grounds have 18 mature trees, three of these trees are 100 years old. Our soil health is very important, it helps feed a diversity of bugs, many colorful birds, bees and butterflies too. We believe nature is a gateway to God and so we work towards our gardens being a place where God's hand and love are evident. A way to bring others to God.
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
- Genesis 2:15
In partnership with the Earth Ministry of Christ Church Riverdale, we respond to the global climate emergency and to the Episcopal Diocese of New York (EDNY) call to “promote policies that combat adverse climate change.” It is our mission to create awareness of our effect on the environment while looking for ways to change our destructive behavior and find ways to honor, protect, and restore God's creation, either individually or collectively. Our hope is to be living examples of the beliefs we hold—to be vigorous advocates for those less fortunate in our community and to be like Jesus as servants promoting social justice and the protecting of all of God’s creation.
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:45
Together, we engage with EDNY efforts to encourage environmental activism within the local Bronx community, including other faiths and social activist groups. We publish suggestions for ways parishioners can take action; we host parish forums to provide education and information; we provide opportunities for advocacy on behalf of Earth friendly policies; We are hands on through gardening, composting, and providing fresh produce to the community by hosting a seasonal Farmers Market.
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
- Genesis 2:15
In partnership with the Earth Ministry of Christ Church Riverdale, we respond to the global climate emergency and to the Episcopal Diocese of New York (EDNY) call to “promote policies that combat adverse climate change.” It is our mission to create awareness of our effect on the environment while looking for ways to change our destructive behavior and find ways to honor, protect, and restore God's creation, either individually or collectively. Our hope is to be living examples of the beliefs we hold—to be vigorous advocates for those less fortunate in our community and to be like Jesus as servants promoting social justice and the protecting of all of God’s creation.
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:45
Together, we engage with EDNY efforts to encourage environmental activism within the local Bronx community, including other faiths and social activist groups. We publish suggestions for ways parishioners can take action; we host parish forums to provide education and information; we provide opportunities for advocacy on behalf of Earth friendly policies; We are hands on through gardening, composting, and providing fresh produce to the community by hosting a seasonal Farmers Market.
