Nancy's Message

The landscape is shifting around us again. There is a coolness in the morning air that is reminding us of the
changing seasons. Once I come to terms with saying good-bye to summer, I do get excited around this time
of year. Along with the shift in temperatures and the amount of sunlight in the day, there is also a shift in
energy as our community turns its attention toward fall programming and settling into new routines.

Within the United Church, September is the time for the Season of Creation. We are not the only ones who acknowledge this season. Creation Season is supported by an ecumenical steering committee and a global coa-
lition of partners. There are resources available online, as well as through the United Church of Canada that
help us navigate this season and celebrate the gifts of the earth.Perhaps our yearnings and our questions can lead us through the next few weeks together.

How do you experience God through creation? How do all the elements of creation work together? How can I adapt my lifestyle to the changing needs of the planet? As we explore this season together, I look forward to creating spaces for us to do some theological pondering about the earth beneath our feet, the air we breathe, and the water that quenches our thirst and sustains our lives.

No doubt, this season will bring different things to different people. You may be navigating new routines, or you may be breathing new life into old ones. No matter what greets you this fall, I hope you can settle into a spiritual practice or two that reminds you of your purpose and connection within all of creation.

Peace and joy,