A Story of Modern-Day Psalmists

By: Rev. Sarah Macias

Is there any doubt that inspiration for the poetry, music, and psalm writing of Scripture is found in an outdoor setting? If God is still speaking in new and relevant ways, we too can hear Creation’s voice - on the hillside, in the desert, or on a farm.

It was here at Sister Grove Farm in north Texas where six songwriters gathered in the summer of 2023. Their assignment was a faith response to the desecrating and de-creating impacts of plastic pollution. This is a subject that young David’s harp may not have recognized, but the strings, keyboard, and vocals of Alyssa, John, Ken, Andra, Bryan, and Beverly certainly did while the cows, sheep, and chickens smiled approvingly on the pasture.

"What those of us at the farm witnessed as these Earth Day worship resources were unfolding before our eyes was a remarkable blending of musical talents which were guided in a theologically responsible way."

 But there were two ingredients included in the mix that are not always present in such a group of artists – humility and affection. These modern-day psalmists came together and were able to be collaborative co-creators by leaving their egos at the door. Consequently, their interconnected kinship with each other and fellow members of Creation was keenly felt.

Perhaps this is the first step for all of us in our own creative responses on behalf of creation justice. Creation is not only waiting for us. Creation believes in us and knows that we are capable of doing what it will take to mend, heal, and repair this farm called Earth. One way we can do that today is by supporting Creation Justice Ministries through a financial gift. Please join me as you are able.

Rev. Sarah Macias (she/her) is a Creation Justice Ministries Board Member. She lives at Sister Grove Farm in north Texas, where she and her family restore the earth through regenerative farming practices and connect people to the sacredness of place in their own story.

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