From March through May 2025, local faith communities are coming together to embrace creation care—a spiritual call to protect and restore God’s creation. Inspired by Jesus’ teachings, which are deeply rooted in nature, we recognize that our role as stewards of the earth is both a responsibility and a sacred privilege. This three-month initiative will educate, empower, and inspire action, demonstrating how simple, faithful steps can help restore biodiversity and strengthen the web of life.
The message is simple and profound: Nature’s Best Hope Is You. Renowned ecologist and author Douglas W. Tallamy calls for a grassroots approach to conservation, showing that small, collective efforts—planting native species, removing invasives, and creating wildlife habitats—can make a profound difference. The Homegrown National Park movement, co-founded by Tallamy and Michelle Alfandari, encourages individuals to take action in their own backyards, rewilding spaces to nurture God’s creatures and restore balance to our shared home. Doug’s book, “Nature’s Best Hope” is available in our library or for purchase through the Gift Shop’s online bookshop.
By joining this movement, we affirm our faith in action. Just as Jesus used the land in his parables to reveal deeper truths, we, too, can be instruments of renewal—healing and sustaining creation for future generations. Together, we can transform our landscapes, care for our neighbors (human and non-human alike), and honor the beauty and abundance of God’s world.
Several events and programs are highlighted below. You can view the complete list here. St. David’s is hosting an event on May 18th. In April and May, we will share inspiration and tips for planting native species.
If you are interested in Creation Care and would like to participate in future Creation Care events, please contact Edie Lewis, Doreen Cunningham, or Elliot VanHoy.
From Milkweed to Migration: Gardening for Monarch Butterflies
Tuesday, March 25 – 6-8 p.m.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Backyard Wilderness: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 3 – 7-8:30 p.m.
The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley
Climate Change, Faith and Culture – Finding Common Ground
Friday, April 4, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Wayne Presbyterian Church (125 E. Lancaster Ave, Wayne)
Talk with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe – Bestselling Author & Renowned Scientist
Connecting Habitat Through Community: The importance of cooperation through native plantings
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 10:30–11:30 a.m.
St. David’s Episcopal Church; Chapel
Talk with Michelle Detwiler, a native plant consultant and ecological planting designer in the Pennsylvania Piedmont.
Published on March 24, 2025