April 15: Reef Corals, Brokenness, and the Glory of God
Scripture commands us to care for all of God’s creation, and humans’ neglect of this first command has resulted in pain and brokenness for most creatures, including ourselves. Reef corals are a small but marvelous component of that creation, reflecting God’s glory and majesty as well as the increasing brokenness of our planet. We will learn some of the secrets of how corals live (are they animal, vegetable, or mineral?), the functions and benefits they provide to us, the reef ecosystems they build and sustain, and the message of brokenness they are manifesting throughout the world’s oceans.
Marine biologist Dr. Margaret W. Miller serves as chief science officer at SECORE International, a small nonprofit that works to restore the fruitfulness of reef corals. A resident of Winston-Salem, Dr. Miller serves as chair of the Creation Care team at Maple Springs United Methodist Church, where she led the implementation of a rooftop solar system.
Please join us for a fellowship meal from 5:15 to 6 PM.
From 6 to 7 PM on most Wednesdays, following announcements and prayer, we engage various topics of faith with speakers, panels, and group discussion. Please see our youth and children’s ministry pages for information about concurrent programming for these ages.
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