As we enter the season of Lent, the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island’s Creation Care Community is pleased to share the latest edition of its official newsletter, Issue IX (February 2026).
This Lenten issue invites readers into a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal—encouraging deeper attention to our relationship with God, one another, and the whole of creation. Grounded in faith and action, the newsletter offers theological reflection, practical guidance, and inspiring stories from across the Diocese that speak to the urgent call to care for “this fragile earth, our island home.”
Inside, readers will find resources designed to support faithful, hope-filled engagement with environmental justice throughout Lent and beyond.
Highlights include:
A feature article, “Greening Acres: How to Create Your Own Wildlife Sanctuary,” exploring how backyards, churchyards, and urban spaces can become certified wildlife habitats and places of ecological renewal
A message from the Missioner for Environmental Justice, the Rev. Matthew Moore, reflecting on giving up hopelessness and taking on joy as enduring spiritual practices
Lenten liturgical and worship resources focused on creation, reconciliation, and God’s renewing work in the world
Theological reflections in “What the Pond Teaches: Learning to Read Divine Speech,” offering creation itself as a teacher of resurrection, resilience, and divine creativity
Practical suggestions for honoring God’s creation during Lent, including reducing waste, conserving energy, and adopting simpler, more sustainable habits
Details about the Diocese’s upcoming “Fight for Earth” Earth Day Celebration on April 25, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, held in conjunction with the Gaia exhibition
Prayers and devotional resources for creation, renewal, and hope in a time of ecological and social challenge
We hope these stories and resources offer encouragement, deepen your sense of connection to God’s creation, and inspire meaningful action in your parish, home, and community.
For questions or to subscribe to future issues, please contact CreationCare@dioceseli.org.