Celebrating Our Kinship with Creation

On Oct. 4, people around the world celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all creation's members and recognized as the Patron Saint of Ecology since 1979.  This afternoon, we'll honor his call to kinship with all members of creation in his beloved "Canticle of the Creatures," also known as the "Canticle of the Sun," believed to be the first poem written in Italian by a known author.  The event will include. . .

• A blessing of the animals (bring pets and service animals!) by Rev. Matthew Aughtry, Assistant Director for Baylor Chapel and Ministry in the Arts. In accordance with Baylor policy, please ensure your animals are leashed or inside an enclosure and under your control at all times.
• Creative tributes to creatures, including an opportunity for attendees to decorate the garden beds with CO2-absorbing paints using stencils created by students from Baylor's Department of Art and Art History

Organized by the Environmental Humanities Minor in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability for Campus Sustainability Month.

Counts for Creative Arts Experience (CAE) credit