Our Land Acknowledgement

We, The Church of The Epiphany, remember and honor the Indigenous people of the world, especially the Chumash, on whose ancestral land we now stand. This region was once their home, providing an abundance of resources, including fresh water, acorns, and wildlife. The Chumash lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years prior to European contact and are still here.  

We give thanks for the Chumash people and express our gratitude for their witness on how to live a life that is honorable, humble, and respectful to the environment. We have much to learn from our Chumash siblings.

May we always remember that the Earth does not belong to us, that we belong to the Earth, and that all peoples are relatives in life.

May we learn from past mistakes and be instruments of justice and peace for all people in today’s world, particularly the original Indigenous inhabitants of this land.  

A land acknowledgement is the start of a process that is intended to lead to something more. This could result in any number of possibilities, with the overall objectives being a deepening of the awareness of Indigenous peoples and living in right relationship with humanity and all of creation.  Learn more here.