We are called by Christ
to be a Sanctuary
that Welcomes and Serves All.
Garden Swap!
Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bring your perennials, seeds, garden tools, etc. looking for a new home. Leave with some new things for your garden. See details below.
Weekly Gatherings
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, starting May 20th
Gatherings feature service in the garden, reflection, a meal, and fellowship.Some Gatherings coincide with garden skills classes.
Garden Skills Education Series
All classes are Wednesdays at 6:00
May 20 - Planting Basics
June 10 - Container Gardening
July 8 - Composting
August 5 - Pesto Making
August 26 - Cover Crops
September 16 - Sheet Mulching
October 14 - Putting Your Garden to Bed
Yard to Table Event Schedule
What is God’s Garden?
For over a decade, St. John has tended a small garden on the south side of the church, lovingly known as God’s Garden. This garden has provided food to organizations addressing food insecurity, enrichment and service opportunities for St. John members, wondrous learning experiences for children in the community through our Create and Care Camp, a dog walking space for our neighbors, and a therapeutic horticulture program for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
What is Yard to Table?
Our creation story places us in the garden, and it’s no wonder why. The sacred essential elements for life can all be found in the garden. We were made for the garden.
Yard to Table is a faith-based garden community that supports each other while actively working in service to others. We explore and celebrate God’s presence in all creation, and empower each other to grow and spread God’s love beyond the bounds of God’s Garden into our broader neighborhoods and communities.
Garden Swap! May 6 @ 6:00 pm
Are your perennials crowded? Have some gardening books and tools just taking us space? Sowed too many tomatoes? Have more seeds than you could ever plant? Cuttings looking for a new home?
Load up the car and join us for a garden swap! Share what you have and maybe go home with some new plants or garden goodies! Help grow some gardens and grow some community too!
How does the garden swap work?
We ask participants to come with the plants, seeds, tools, books, etc. they are willing to share freely. Find new homes for the garden goodies you no longer need or use, and find some new garden goodies for your home!
Where does this event take place?
If the weather is nice, we will set up in the garden area along the south side of the building. If the weather is inclement, we will more to an indoor space.
What should I bring?
Definitely: garden things you'd like to share.
Helpful: chair, sun protection, water, boxes for transporting, blanket/table to display your garden goodies, maybe some snacks(?)
Anything I shouldn't bring?
Invasive or diseased plants! Check out this invasive plant guide from the State of Michigan for more information:
ttps://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/plants
Also, we love all pups, but we'd prefer they stay home for this event.
How accessible is the garden area?
There is a freshly paved drive along the garden, and limited parking spaces on the paved surface available. Bathrooms are in the building, a short walk from the garden along paved surfaces with no steps required.
This event is during my dinner time!
Ours too! Don't worry, we'll have some snacks and refreshments. Folks are welcome to bring their own personal food, or something to share, but it is by no means required or expected.
I'm not sure what color my thumb is, but I don't think it's green. Can I still come?
Gardeners of all types and abilities are welcome. We also will be hosting a series of gardening classes as well as weekly garden gatherings for those looking for some guidance or community.
