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The Rev. Kelly Kirby
Rector
The Rev. Suzanne Barrow
Dir. Congregational Life
The Rev. Jan Scholtz
Deacon
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Louisville’s historic Cherokee Park and the city’s other Olmstead parks provide an oasis of forest shade in the midst of the city.
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Illuminations on the Lectionary readings for Season of Creation: Forest Sunday, August 30, 2026
Season of Creation - Forest Sunday
The Season of Creation is celebrated by Christians around the world as an optional alternative lectionary. Extending from August 30 through October 4 this year, it is a time for renewing, repairing and restoring our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation. The Episcopal Church joins this international effort for prayer and action for climate justice and an end to environmental racism and ecological destruction. In celebrating this Season, we are invited to consider anew our ecological, economic, and political ways of living.
Season of Creation - Forest Sunday
The Season of Creation is celebrated by Christians around the world as an optional alternative lectionary. Extending from August 30 through October 4 this year, it is a time for renewing, repairing and restoring our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation. The Episcopal Church joins this international effort for prayer and action for climate justice and an end to environmental racism and ecological destruction. In celebrating this Season, we are invited to consider anew our ecological, economic, and political ways of living.
Forest Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
Welcome! This Sunday we reflect on the forest. We celebrate the living trees, ferns and forest life that give breath to our world and surround our church with nature’s beauty.
Welcome! This Sunday we reflect on the forest. We celebrate the living trees, ferns and forest life that give breath to our world and surround our church with nature’s beauty.
First Reading: Genesis 2:4b-22
“Born of Earth and the Spirit"
God creates humans from Earth and the Spirit and plants a forest garden to be a home for them with the rest of their kin in creation.
“Born of Earth and the Spirit"
God creates humans from Earth and the Spirit and plants a forest garden to be a home for them with the rest of their kin in creation.
Psalm: Psalm 139:13-16
“Born from the womb of Earth"
The psalm writer confesses that he/she was created by God in a wondrous way (like Adam) deep in the womb of Earth.
“Born from the womb of Earth"
The psalm writer confesses that he/she was created by God in a wondrous way (like Adam) deep in the womb of Earth.
Second Reading: Acts 17:22-28
“Born to search for God"
In his famous sermon about the “Unknown God’ Paul claims that God created all humans with the same breath and inner impulse to search for God’s presence.
“Born to search for God"
In his famous sermon about the “Unknown God’ Paul claims that God created all humans with the same breath and inner impulse to search for God’s presence.
Gospel: John 3:1-16
“Born of water and the Spirit"
Jesus invites Nicodemus to go beyond being born of Earth and the Spirit (like Adam) to also be born of “water and the Spirit’ in Christ.
“Born of water and the Spirit"
Jesus invites Nicodemus to go beyond being born of Earth and the Spirit (like Adam) to also be born of “water and the Spirit’ in Christ.
Dimensions of Faith Lectures
Dimensions of Faith invites thinkers and writers to explore the interface of religion and culture, as we continue as a parish to challenge our minds and renew our spirits.
Upcoming Speakers: Jeff Chu, October 11, 2026
Previous Speakers Include:
Nadia Bolz-Weber / Diana Butler Bass / Sarah Bessey / Steve Crump Ruby Sales / Dr. Amy-Jill Levine / Marcus Borg / Sara Miles
Robert Putnam / John Dominic Crossan / Brian McLaren / Scott Gunn
John Philip Newell / Silas House/Bishop Marianne Budde / Elizabeth Schrader-Polzcer / John Dear / Dr. Lewis Brogdon / Bob Hower and Ted Wathen
Upcoming Speakers: Jeff Chu, October 11, 2026
Previous Speakers Include:
Nadia Bolz-Weber / Diana Butler Bass / Sarah Bessey / Steve Crump Ruby Sales / Dr. Amy-Jill Levine / Marcus Borg / Sara Miles
Robert Putnam / John Dominic Crossan / Brian McLaren / Scott Gunn
John Philip Newell / Silas House/Bishop Marianne Budde / Elizabeth Schrader-Polzcer / John Dear / Dr. Lewis Brogdon / Bob Hower and Ted Wathen
