Dear Siblings, 

I’m sure you know that we are blessed to have a truly remarkable church campus. There are not many places that so carefully and intentionally engage the built environment with the goodness of God’s creation. One of my deepest prayers with our congregation is that we don’t ever take this space for granted. 

Recently, I’ve followed Rev. Liz’s lead and now sit in the pews during the sermon. It changes things for me. Listening to a meditation on our sacred texts, while looking at the world that God made, offers a different way of engaging with my faith. I’m sure many of you know this well. 

Recognizing the value of our place in the world, I’m glad for all the chances we have to care for creation. This Sunday, we’ll welcome Hannah Schultz, MDiv., the Program Director at Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. Hannah has a deep interest in the intersections of justice, theology, and the environment. After earning her MDiv at the Candler School of Theology, Hannah worked in college chaplaincy, before joining the team at GIPL. At GIPL, she leads an array of programs including Solar Wise, Power Wise, Water Wise, Zero-Waste, and Rewilding programs. 

Rev. Liz and I are so excited that she’ll bring us the Good News on Sunday, and lead a workshop after worship in the Fellowship Hall. 

See you Sunday,

Thomas