Today marks the beginning of Creationtide. You may be familiar with this term, but if you are like me, I had no idea what it was. I mean, there are some clues. The word creation was a hint, and I knew that many churches are celebrating a creation season right now, often inspired by the earth love and care theology of St. Francis, and as a response to our global climate crisis. But, that other word, “tide.” Well, after reading about it and speaking with the conceptual author of Creationtide, Pr. Brian Brandt, I understand both the intention and the term “Creationtide” a little bit better.