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SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday Service (Ottawa\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Sing\, pray and reflect on creation care!\nTrinity Anglican Church and A Rocha Ottawa are hosting Good Seed Sunday Service on April 19th\, 2026 at 4pm. Held on the Sunday closest to Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is a time for Christians across Canada to honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. \nPeople from A Rocha will be participating in various parts of the service: singing\, scripture readings\, and prayers. As well\, Luke Wilson (CEO of A Rocha Canada) will be bringing the biblical reflection at this service this year. \nNo registration is needed. Join us at the Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street (at Cameron Ave.)\, Ottawa. If you have any questions\, please contact paul.heintzman@arocha.ca.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-service-ottawa-on-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:Church Earthkeepers: Let's Pray (Apr 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Church Earthkeepers: Let’s Pray: \nThe northern hemisphere is thawing and heading towards spring\, an annual time characterized by new growth and new life. April is the month where many people celebrate Earth Day. What creation care idea is growing in your heart? What new seed is the Spirit planting in you or your community? Let’s gather together to pray for each other and celebrate the signs of life struggling to poke through the soil of our world. \nSign upAbout our facilitator: \nRick Faw has played a key role at A Rocha Canada since 2004 and now serves as Education Director. With training in both science (BSc) and theology (MCS)\, he has a unique ability to help people connect their spiritual lives with the natural world. Passionate about teaching and his love of the outdoors\, Rick makes his home at Kingfisher Farm in Surrey\, BC\, with his family. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up: \nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earth keepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earth keeping at church. \nNot able to make the meet-up but keen to find out more? Wherever you’re at\, we’re here to walk with you. To arrange a conversation with our team\, reach us here.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-lets-pray-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programming
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SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-83/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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