Means of Grace: Green Spaces in Ministry, Part 3

Green Spaces in Ministry, Part 3 - Episode No. 60

This edition of the Means of Grace podcast is a three-part series highlighting four ministries in Western North Carolina who are using green spaces in ministry. These ministries meet people where they are and invite them to something new – an orchard, a story walk, a worship service, exercise, a meal. Part 3 features George Eubanks, Mark Hovis, Sean Bloom, and Rev. Noel Sweezy, friends from the multi-faceted ministry, Common Ground, in Stanley.

These episodes are airing on the Tuesdays surrounding Earth Day as a way for leaders to consider how they might connect the earth and its Creator with the lives of people in their community.  One of the many blessings of living in North Carolina is access to beautiful spaces and God’s earth. These podcasts encourage you to think about your own outdoor space – it doesn’t take much – and how it can be used in ministry.  Don’t Miss Part 1, featuring The Village Green in Cashiers and G.I.F.T Aquaponics & Shepherds Garden; and Part 2, featuring Way in the Wilderness: A Church Without Walls.

Show Notes - Episode No. 60

Earth Day Sunday - CREATION JUSTICE MINISTRIES                
Worship resources for Earth Day 2021 - Global Ministries (umcmission.org)
Caretakers of God's Creation (umccreationcare.org) – United Methodist Creation Care
Creation Care (umc.org) – Creation Care in the United Methodist Social Principles
Climate • GBCS (umcjustice.org) – General Board of Church and Society resources
www.unitedmethodistwomen.org – United Methodist Women resources (search “creation”)

Common Ground – First United Methodist Church of Stanley, NC (fumcstanley.org) 
CommonGround of Stanley | Facebook
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