Dear Friends,
Do you feel the sacred heartbeat of Mother Earth?
Does the call of a bird or the quiet gaze of an animal stir something deep within your soul?
When you see an animal, do you recognize the Sacred Spirit within?
Does your Heart long to see an end to all cruelty and exploitation of our fellow creatures?
Do you believe that Humanity has a duty of care toward the wellbeing of All Sentient Life?
If you carry a deep Love and reverence for Nature and the Animal Kingdom, we warmly invite you to join us in a sacred event that speaks to the Heart of all who cherish this connection.
We invite you—people from every nation, every faith and every walk of life—to celebrate and honour the Sacred Spirit of the Animal Kingdom.
Starting at sunrise on the 27th February 2026 from Glastonbury UK and throughout the ensuing 24 hours, following the rising Sun as it circles the Earth, we invite you to join us in lighting a candle for the Animal Kingdom.
By marking the sunrise from your particular time-zone, this simple ceremony will unite us in a shared acknowledgment and acceptance of the Sacred Spirit of the Animal Kingdom and the Living World.
Together we will create a Global Circle of Light, connecting us all in a shared act of Love for our Fellow Creatures and the Living World.
This is more than an event, it signifies a sacred promise and commitment to honour our connection with the wild and gentle creatures who teach us Strength, Grace, and of the deep interconnectedness we share with our Earthly Mother and All Sentient Life.
This is a call for Humanity to stand together in unity and solidarity, to lift our collective voices and prayers, and to weave our Love into action for the entire Animal Kingdom and our Earthly Mother.
What We Envision:
A day of connection, where sacred stories, songs, and prayers for the Animal Kingdom rise from every corner of the world.
This ‘Circle of Light’ will be broadcast live via Zoom throughout the ensuing 24 hours, culminating in a shared closing of the event at sunrise 6.58am BST on the 28th February 2026.
An online Global Gathering of people from all nations, featuring messages and talks by guest speakers, who will be sharing a collective vision for a better world through raising awareness of Humanity’s duty of care toward All Sentient Life.
A movement to renew and strengthen our bond with Nature, ensuring the sovereign Spirit of the Animal Kingdom is acknowledged, protected and cared for throughout all future generations.
By participating in this event, you join a global family of souls who feel what you feel—who know that the cry of a wolf, the flight of an eagle, or the gentleness of a deer speak to us of the sacred threads which link us all together.
Your voice matters, and your Heart is needed.
May we come together as one voice, in Unity and Solidarity on behalf of the Sacred Nature of All Sentient Life.
Please add your name below and share how you would like to contribute—whether by joining us in lighting your own candle at sunrise in your particular time-zone, through art or music, sharing prayers or ceremony, or spreading this invitation with your friends, family and networks who share a love for the Animals and Nature.
Together we can make this a moment of beauty and power, raising awareness of our collective duty of care toward the Animal Kingdom, and the Earth who is home to us all.
With Love, Light and Peace,
Fr. Cheyne
event@lightoftheanimalkingdom.org