The Wheel continues to turn and we now reach the literal high point of the year – the Summer Solstice, where the midday sun ascends no more, standing still in the sky. It is traditionally the time of Flaming June, where we enjoy the balmy heat, the cool evening breezes and the world is ablaze … More The Deep Green Christian’s Summer Solstice
“Those who have ears to hear, listen to the words I now say. Those who have eyes to see, watch as this story unfolds.” The Maker descended upon the holy mountain lying within the lush, verdant garden. He wished enjoy everything He’d lovingly crafted and to make it his home and dwelling with humankind. His … More Song 2: Another Day in Eden
To the physicists of all disciplines. Of the Oaks of Righteousness. A song. Oh, praise the Eternal One! Give praise, oh you binding forces of gravity and electromagnetic, of strong and weak nuclear. Give praise, oh dark and sublime matter and energies, Rejoice in the ever-presence of your Maker and Sustainer. Oh, praise … More A Psalm of the Cosmos
Praise to the Eternal Water of Life Who spoke the Great and turbulent Deep into existence, And Whose Spirit hovered above, Embracing it as it collapsed – Pulled in by its own gravitational force. Praise to the Eternal Flame of Love Whose creative passion lit the first thermonuclear light of the cosmos, Turning mass … More Praise of the Cosmic Creator
The Winter Solstice is upon us! The sun has ventured down to the lowest point in the sky, bringing with him the shortest day and the longest of nights. It doesn’t get any darker than this. Ever since the Autumn Equinox back last September, the balance of power between the light and the dark has been in … More The “Deep Green” Christian’s Winter Solstice
The New Moon was a time of celebration and dedication, and as such, the objective of this Christian new moon ritual surrounds dedicating the plans we have during the coming month to God. … More Christian New Moon Ritual – A Deep Green Christian’s Celebration
“Who wants to live forever?” – Queen In the Christian tradition, the account of the Garden of Eden in the first few chapters of Genesis in the Bible, Genesis, describes our first human ancestors, Adam and Eve, and their experience with two trees. We may have heard of the account of their Fall by taking … More Marking Moments: Cheating Death? Cryogenics and Cyber Immortality
Delta Rae – Dance in the Graveyards When I was introduced to this music video last year, it instantly became one of my favourites for a number of reasons as its power is in the music and the rich symbolism and metaphors in the lyrics and video. It was written after a period of time … More Marking Moments: Dance in the Graveyards
Upon hearing the word Death, what are your thoughts? In my mind I’m instantly taken to the wonderful fantasy book Mort, written by Sir Terry Pratchett who penned these words on the back cover, “Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job.” The story is about a young … More Marking Moments: Celebrating Life in Death
As we approach the very end of October, may I bid you welcome to the feast of Samhain * or Summer’s End, an ancient Celtic festival celebrated as the marker of the end of the summertime and the beginning of winter. Here our ancestors celebrated the ending of the previous cycle of seasons and the beginning … More Halloween – Remembering Our Ancestors
God of Green Hope 