Sacred Ground: Caring for God's Creation
April 19, 2026
Pastor Ken leads us in exploring our sacred calling to be stewards of the earth. Drawing from Genesis, he helps us clarify what it means to have "dominion" over creation—shifting our perspective from ownership to accountability. Whether it's through the "Overview Effect" experienced by astronauts or the simple of act of planting a tomato seed, learn how we can rediscover the wonder of God's world and commit to practical habits that protect it for future generations.
Sermon Reflections:
- Pastor Ken mentions that "dominion" is often misinterpreted as a right to do whatever we want. How does viewing yourself as a "steward" rather than an "owner" change your daily interaction with nature?
- How can we cultivate the "Overview Effect" in our own lives without traveling to space? What local "miracles" in creation have you overlooked lately?
- Pastor Ken notes that we treat gifts from loved ones with more care than items we buy for ourselves. How would your habits change if you viewed every natural resource as a personal gift from God?
- Ellie Cypert perspective on climate change and the desire for a "regenerative and thriving" future. How can older generations better support the environmental concerns of younger generations?
- What is one "unintentional" habit in your household (like throwing recyclables in the trash) that you can consciously change this week?
- Genesis 1 states that God saw everything God made and called it "very good." What are some specific ways we can "bear God’s image" by reflecting God's care for the environment?