Celebrating Life and the Planet
Birthday and Earth Day!
For anyone who has been on Facebook already this morning you will know that today is my birthday, and I share the day with Earth Day! Since my parents have passed away, I am always a little sad around my birthday. There’s something beautifully symbolic about celebrating a birthday in April—especially when it falls close to Earth Day. Both occasions, though different in scale, share a common theme: appreciation.
One celebrates individual life, growth, and memories, while the other honors the planet that makes all life possible. Birthdays are deeply personal milestones. They mark another year of experiences, lessons, and connections. Whether celebrated with a quiet moment of reflection or a lively gathering of friends and family, birthdays remind us to pause and recognize our journey. They’re an opportunity to express gratitude—for the past, the present, and the possibilities ahead.
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, expands that sense of gratitude to a global level. It’s a day dedicated to environmental awareness and action. People around the world come together to plant trees, clean up communities, and reflect on how their choices impact the Earth. It’s a reminder that just like our own lives, the planet needs care, attention, and renewal.
Blending these celebrations also invites a deeper reflection: just as we grow older each year, the Earth continues to evolve and respond to how we treat it. It encourages us to think not only about our personal goals but also about the legacy we leave behind.
In the end, both birthdays and Earth Day are about connection—one to ourselves and the people in our lives, and the other to the world we all share. Celebrating them together can be a powerful reminder that every year of life is not just a gift, but also a responsibility to care for the planet that sustains us.
St. Paul’s Weekly Update
- Tuesday, April 21st – S.A.I.L. Sing Along at 1:30pm
- Sunday, April 26th – Zoom Worship 11:00am at St. Paul’s
- Thursday, April 23rd – Faith & Feast – at noon to have lunch and talk about Mary Magdalene. All are welcome to attend – bring a bag lunch!
- Sunday, May 10th – Mother’s Day Turkey Supper- tickets available at the office. Cost is $25 each.
- Friday, May 15th – Coming soon St Paul’s Spring BBQ.
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