By the Waters
Focuses on water quality and use
Human activity significantly affects the amount of water and the quality of water available to other humans and non-human species as well. The Bible tells us that in the beginning God brought forth the earth itself from the waters. Accordingly, in the Bible, water represents the essence of life, without which there could be no life. We are called to appreciate water as a life-giving gift from God, to be used for God’s creative and life-giving purposes. By the Waters co-produced by Earth Ministry and American Rivers.
Culminating Activity: A blessing of the waters congregants bring from a stream or other body of water near their homes, followed by a river cleanup. The worship service can also include a baptism if appropriate. As the waters are joined into one, together we work as one to protect and restore our local river.
Listen to a By the Waters service led by the Earth Ministry staff at Holden Village on July 11, 2008.
