Schools
Earth Day
A Celebration of Creation will be held Sunday, April 22, Earth Day, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 East
Main Street, Barrington. During the 9:30 Worship Service the message “Why is Ecology a Spiritual Issue?” will be offered by Deb Weaver, a leader in Eco-Spiritual education and founder of EarthVoice. Children will explore an earth-friendly activity.
An all-community discussion on the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on ecology will be led by Faye Sinnott at 10:45 a.m. The advantages of Fair Trade products and
their effects on the environment will be explained along with an opportunity to purchase Fair Trade Equal Exchange coffee.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) allows consumers to purchase a “share” of a local harvest, receiving a delivery of fresh vegetables and herbs weekly. "Our Garden-Volo" will offer opportunities to become shareholders, with several pick-up points
available.
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Children and adults are encouraged to take a time-out for a “Wonder Walk” in the Peace Garden; a chance to enjoy the spring display of plants, birds and insects.
Rev. Jana Chwalisz will bless the new tree that will be planted on Main Street honoring the future of the community. All are welcome to explore our human
appreciation of God’s mastery in nature.
