Earth Day Celebration 2026
"The Earth is what we all have in common." ~ Wendell Berry
"Treat the Earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children." ~ Native American Wisdom
All Are Welcome!
Join us for a community meal, farm-to-table creation by our excellent culinary team. In collaboration with Deborah McGrath, Professor of Biology and Assistant Dean of the Environment at the University of the South, Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers, and the School of Theology & Creation Care Committee, we are teaming up to offer an evening of food, fellowship, and celebration of our bountiful earth.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Pay as you are able. Reservations are requested.
“Creation is essential to our humanity, our covenant with God, and our mission as Christians.” ~ School of Theology Creation Care Committee
What This Event Offers
This special community meal is for everyone — neighbors, families, students, farmers, and friends — who want to gather around a shared table and celebrate the earth that sustains us. Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner crafted by our culinary team, in collaboration with Professor Deborah McGrath of the University of the South, Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers, and the School of Theology Creation Care Committee. Expect good food, meaningful conversation, and a warm, welcoming evening rooted in gratitude and care for creation.
Event Leadership
Professor Deborah McGrath is a Professor of Biology and Assistant Dean of the Environment at the University of the South, joining us in collaboration with Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers and the School of Theology Creation Care Committee. Together with the St. Mary's Sewanee culinary team, they bring a rich, community-centered spirit to this celebration of the earth's abundance.
Who This Event Is For
This gathering is especially suited for:
Neighbors, families, students, farmers, and friends of all backgrounds
Those who care about local food, sustainable agriculture, and creation care
Anyone wishing to mark Earth Day in community and celebration
Those drawn to the intersection of faith, food, and the natural world
All who simply love a good meal shared with good people
Financial Assistance
This event is free and open to all. Pay as you are able — donations to support the mission of St. Mary's Sewanee are warmly welcomed and deeply appreciated. Registration is requested so we can prepare well for everyone joining us.
For questions, contact Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org | 931-598-5342
Reserve Your Place
Event is FREE - Registration is requested - donations are appreciated