There is a time to sow; there is a time to reap….and there is a time to weed.
As many of you know, we have a team of members who have been in a learning process with other ELCA congregations on creating and experimenting in ministry. The primary goals of this process are to listen to possible needs in our congregation and community, whether and how we are able to meet those needs, and then to create opportunities to address those needs. We spoke to several different people, including congregation members, and determined where we felt energized to pursue a ministry idea. Thank you to Josh, Erin, Janeice, and Todd for being a part of this team.
Our Harvest of Hope garden has been a major ministry of our congregation and a labor of love for our primary volunteer, Don. Since its beginning, the garden has grown in space and pounds of produce that is shared with our community. As we have listened and learned, we have identified that the primary need of this ministry is volunteers to weed. Building up this foundation will enable us to pursue new ideas for this ministry! At the same time, we have heard from our congregation a desire to further connect with one another and with our community. So, why not combine them both? This summer we invite you to join us for fellowship, fun and yes, weeding, all throughout the summer. We encourage you to invite friends and community members as well.
We will have a Garden Blessing & BBQ on May 19 following our Pentecost Worship Service. We invite you to bring sides, salads or desserts for our fellowship time. This will kick-off our summer garden season. Starting June 5th, we will gather weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00pm to weed and hang out – come if you would like to weed or come if you would just like to enjoy sunshine and chat! There may be other garden projects besides weeding on these days. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Then, on Thursday, June 20th, join us for a Summer Solstice Weed & Feed with food, games, and more.
We have more plans to come! But this is the beginning of connecting our congregation, community and garden in deeper ways. We hope to see you in the garden this summer. May God bless this ministry of hope!
Peace,
Pastor Liz
As many of you know, we have a team of members who have been in a learning process with other ELCA congregations on creating and experimenting in ministry. The primary goals of this process are to listen to possible needs in our congregation and community, whether and how we are able to meet those needs, and then to create opportunities to address those needs. We spoke to several different people, including congregation members, and determined where we felt energized to pursue a ministry idea. Thank you to Josh, Erin, Janeice, and Todd for being a part of this team.
Our Harvest of Hope garden has been a major ministry of our congregation and a labor of love for our primary volunteer, Don. Since its beginning, the garden has grown in space and pounds of produce that is shared with our community. As we have listened and learned, we have identified that the primary need of this ministry is volunteers to weed. Building up this foundation will enable us to pursue new ideas for this ministry! At the same time, we have heard from our congregation a desire to further connect with one another and with our community. So, why not combine them both? This summer we invite you to join us for fellowship, fun and yes, weeding, all throughout the summer. We encourage you to invite friends and community members as well.
We will have a Garden Blessing & BBQ on May 19 following our Pentecost Worship Service. We invite you to bring sides, salads or desserts for our fellowship time. This will kick-off our summer garden season. Starting June 5th, we will gather weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00pm to weed and hang out – come if you would like to weed or come if you would just like to enjoy sunshine and chat! There may be other garden projects besides weeding on these days. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Then, on Thursday, June 20th, join us for a Summer Solstice Weed & Feed with food, games, and more.
We have more plans to come! But this is the beginning of connecting our congregation, community and garden in deeper ways. We hope to see you in the garden this summer. May God bless this ministry of hope!
Peace,
Pastor Liz
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