Reveal Art Exhibition
April 23, 2025
The Church Bells Rang!
May 8, 2025
The Earth Reveals the Glory of God
Sundays, April 27 – June 1
9 a.m.
Taliaferro Hall
As we journey through Eastertide, we explore how the Earth itself reveals the glory of God—and how we are called to live in relationship with the whole created order.
Each session includes a presentation or conversation, followed by a table discussion.
Schedule:
April 27 – The Two Trees in the Creation Stories
Presenter: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll
Overview: A theological reflection on the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge. What wisdom do these ancient symbols offer us today, and how do trees help us understand the nature of God? Listen to the recording.
🔹 May 4 – The Witness of St. Francis
Presenter: Joe O’Shields
Overview: St. Francis’ reverence for nature is just now beginning to be understood in its fullness. Listen to the recording.
🔹 May 11 – Climate Change, Poverty, and Health
Presenter: Dean Kate with Cheryl Holder, M.D.
Overview: Dr. Holder serves on the Florida Board of Trustees for The Nature Conservancy alongside JoAnn Tredennick, founder of Green Spirits at St. John’s. She draws on her experience as a physician, educator, and advocate to offer a compelling perspective on how climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities. Listen to the recording.
🔹 May 18 – Creation Care in Churches
Presenter: Sarah Flint, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Fernandina Beach and JoAnn Tredennick/Nancy Purcell, Green Spirits St. John’s Cathedral
Overview: Sarah shares how her congregation has embraced environmental responsibility—from energy audits to outdoor worship and local partnerships. Green Spirits shares how St. John’s Cathedral is learning about, protecting, and renewing God’s earth and all its inhabitants. Listen to the recording.
🔹 May 25 – Laudato Si: Pope Francis’ Call to the World
Presenter: Joe O’Shields
Overview: A look at Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on caring for our common home. Learn how its spiritual and ethical call continues to ripple through the Church and the world. Listen to the recording.
🔹 June 1 – Reframing Creation: Land Artists
Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera
Overview: Through the eyes of artists, we’ll explore how creativity shapes the way we see the natural world—revealing its beauty, fragility, and inspiring us to act with love and care for creation. Listen to the recording.
