Clean Up the Grounds and Garden Day

Part of the wonderful gifts of this church are the grounds. Each year we take some time to spruce up the outside of our building, trim the hedges, plant some flowers, and improve our outward face to the community. If you have a keen eye, a green thumb, or a strong back and want to learn more, volunteer to help clean up.

History

The Shrubs surrounding the main entrance of our church originated in 1999 as a result of the Capital Campaign completion of the repairs to the building. Honorary Elder, Eleanor Kitson, was concerned the Capital Campaign Committee completed the maintenance upgrades on the building, but the grounds were not welcoming to the public/congregation. “A Gift that Grows” Campaign was held the same year and the Shrub Beds were completed.

Annually, the shrubs are financially self-sufficient from the Christmas Lights Campaign. The annual Christmas Lights Campaign provides members of our congregation an avenue to remember their deceased and living loved ones at Christmastime. The funds from this campaign is used for next year’s costs for the shrubs to ensure no funds come from the General Operation of the church.