06/04/2026
Pollinator Sunday Celebrates God's Creation
In partnership with the EcoFaith Network NE Minnesota Synod, on Sunday, June 14, St. Paul Lutheran Church will observe Pollinator Sunday, sponsored by our Creation Care Team. This special day invites us to reflect on our calling as Christians to care for God's creation and to recognize the role that pollinators play in sustaining life on earth.
Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles, and other insects, are responsible for helping many plants reproduce, including many fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants. Healthy pollinator populations contribute to thriving ecosystems, abundant harvests, and beautiful landscapes.
Pollinator Sunday connects us to a larger effort within our church. In 2023, the Northeastern Minnesota Synod committed to becoming a Pollinator Synod. The initiative encourages congregations, camps, and individuals to establish pollinator-friendly habitat and to "pollinate" care for creation throughout the synod. Congregations that create and maintain pollinator plots can be recognized as Pollinator Sanctuaries, joining a growing network of churches committed to environmental stewardship.
As people of faith, we believe that creation is a gift from God and that caring for the earth is an expression of our gratitude and discipleship. Pollinator Sunday provides an opportunity to celebrate the wonder of creation, learn practical ways to support pollinators, and renew our commitment to being faithful stewards of the world God loves.
We hope you will join us for worship on June 14 as we celebrate Pollinator Sunday and give thanks for the many ways God's creation works together to sustain life.
