Planting Seeds of Peace: an EarthDay Sunset Meditation

Program Details

With the Earth as our common home, "Planting Seeds of Peace: An Earth Day Sunset Meditation" will be an interfaith celebration connecting all people around our united reverence for nature and care for the environment. Join us for a time of prayer, reflection, and mindful practices as we seek peace for our planet and all people.

Although our corporate time will begin at 6:30 pm, with sunset scheduled for 7:35 pm, you are invited to come earlier to walk the outdoor labyrinths of the Ridge and to bring a picnic dinner which you can enjoy onsite.The grounds of Rolling Ridge will be open all afternoon for guests to enjoy.

There is no charge for this event, but a freewill offering to support the work of Ridge is encouraged.

Please register to let us know you are coming.

Please arrive wearing a mask and be prepared to maintain physical distance.

WEATHER UPDATE: Dress warm as temperatures are dropping on Thursday with forecast highs in the mid-40's.

About the Leaders

Lawrence Jay

As Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jay guides the vision and direction of Rolling Ridge. As well as working with our staff to ensure the best possible guest experience, he partners with retreat leaders to provide excellent programming at the Ridge. A trained spiritual director and ordained American Baptist pastor, Larry (as he is known by friends) is a graduate of UCLA, Golden Gate Seminary, Franciscan School of Theology, American Baptist Seminary of the West, and the Gateways to God Missional Spiritual Direction Program. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College in the Masters of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction programs. Eco-spirituality is his passion (and was the subject of his doctoral dissertation), encouraging everyone to live into the fullness of our connection with nature, God, and all people.

Marie Rudzinsky

Marie has been studying, practicing and living mindfully for over 10 years. She has helped many people with MS, and runs mindfulness programs at Lake Quanapowitt in Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas. As a retreat facilitator, Marie will guide the group providing wisdom, experience and compassionate support.

She is also qualified to teach the MBSR (Mind, Body Stress Reduction) program and trained with the UMass Center for Mindfulness Medical School.