Following the service this Sunday (June 14th) we will be planting the rest of the vegetable plants in our Stone Soup garden. While the adults will be hard at work in the budget meeting, the children and youth will be getting their hands dirty!
I am excited to announce that the Flint Journal has asked if they may come and take pictures of our garden and our enthusiastic gardeners during this work party as well!
If you or your child are interested in participating, please contact Amy Derrick and plan to bring a trowel so that we can ensure that there are enough tools to go around.
Thanks and see you on Sunday!
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Stone Soup Garden Update
If you have taken a moment to walk around our grounds over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed a big change: The beginnings of our Stone Soup Garden are in place!
Thanks to Susan and Tom Alarie, the soil has been turned over, the raised-bed constructed and the dirt filled in. With help from John Straw, Katie Straw, Christopher Riley, Leonard Henry and Aleece Henry, the soil has been leveled and raked, and the clumps have been broken apart!
The garden is now ready for plants!
Following the service on May 31st, we will be planting our vegetables. Those who took home seeds to care for on April 19th are invited to take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and garden dedication that will follow the worship service. Also, if you signed up to donate supplies (gloves, fencing, hoses, etc.), please plan to bring them on the 31st.
We are still looking for a few volunteers to assist the children in their garden-tending endeavors during class-time this summer. (If you would like to share your gardening expertise or if you just like to get your hands dirty, this is the place for you!) Volunteers may sign up for as little as one Sunday or for as many Sundays as you would like. For more information, contact Amy Derrick at pestro2001@hotmail.com
Thanks to Susan and Tom Alarie, the soil has been turned over, the raised-bed constructed and the dirt filled in. With help from John Straw, Katie Straw, Christopher Riley, Leonard Henry and Aleece Henry, the soil has been leveled and raked, and the clumps have been broken apart!
The garden is now ready for plants!
Following the service on May 31st, we will be planting our vegetables. Those who took home seeds to care for on April 19th are invited to take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and garden dedication that will follow the worship service. Also, if you signed up to donate supplies (gloves, fencing, hoses, etc.), please plan to bring them on the 31st.
We are still looking for a few volunteers to assist the children in their garden-tending endeavors during class-time this summer. (If you would like to share your gardening expertise or if you just like to get your hands dirty, this is the place for you!) Volunteers may sign up for as little as one Sunday or for as many Sundays as you would like. For more information, contact Amy Derrick at pestro2001@hotmail.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Stone Soup Garden
I am so excited and proud to announce our big summer project; the children will be working along side adult volunteers to grow a vegetable garden,which will help supply the North End Soup Kitchen with fresh produce this summer.
Not only will our children and youth have the opportunity to learn about what it takes to grow and sustain a garden, but they will also have the chance to learn about social justice issues; from buying and eating local to issues around combating hunger.
On April 19th, the children and youth led us in a special worship service to kick off this special project; we welcomed a representative from the North End Soup Kitchen to speak about their organiation, we celebrated caring for our Earth through readings and songs and we plated seeds to car for until the ground is prepared for planting. The whole service revolved around the story Stone Soup By Jon J. Muth; the story reminds us that if we all contribute something, even if it is something small, we can make a big difference!
Many people, of all ages, have already stepped forward and volunteered to share their "gifts" throughout the summer. Some have volunteered their time, while others have volunteered supplies and expertise. I can't wait to see what we can all do by working together!
Not only will our children and youth have the opportunity to learn about what it takes to grow and sustain a garden, but they will also have the chance to learn about social justice issues; from buying and eating local to issues around combating hunger.
On April 19th, the children and youth led us in a special worship service to kick off this special project; we welcomed a representative from the North End Soup Kitchen to speak about their organiation, we celebrated caring for our Earth through readings and songs and we plated seeds to car for until the ground is prepared for planting. The whole service revolved around the story Stone Soup By Jon J. Muth; the story reminds us that if we all contribute something, even if it is something small, we can make a big difference!
Many people, of all ages, have already stepped forward and volunteered to share their "gifts" throughout the summer. Some have volunteered their time, while others have volunteered supplies and expertise. I can't wait to see what we can all do by working together!
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