By Virginia Glover: Reflection on tree planting.
Most of us will not live to enjoy the shade from the tree we planted today. The Apostle Paul speaks of three abiding virtues, Faith, Hope and Love.To plant a tree is an act of faith, that it will endure, long after we are gone. We plant in hope for the future of our children.
Planting a tree helps to renew the life of the earth. Our very breath depends on trees, which are instrumental in converting the carbon, which humans produce, into oxygen for humans to breathe.
The forests of the world are being depleted daily by man’s insatiable pursuit of the earth’s resources. To slow this depletion, the Anglican Communion worldwide has resolved to rebuild the Global Forest.
Bishop Michael has encouraged every parish in our diocese to plant and establish 160 trees to mark the 160th anniversary of our diocese.
St. Paul’s has responded to this challenge with generosity and enthusiasm. Many of our people have purchased trees to plant on their own property. Others have undertaken to plant trees in the city parks, with help from members of our community.
Planting a tree does not end when the roots are in the ground. We are planting very young trees, and like infants and young children, they need care and supervision to help them get established. They will need to be watered every week or so, unless the summer is wetter than usual.
We give thanks for Bishop Michael’s leadership in this project. Our chinquapin oak, which is native to our area, and tolerant of urban conditions, will be a fine memorial of his service to our diocese for twelve years.
May God bless you, bishop, in the years ahead, just as we have been blessed by your pastoral care.
Virginia Glover
St. Paul's Brockville
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