June 18, 2025
Wednesday Blessings,
We step into the season of Pentecost, our longest liturgical season. It is known as a season of growth (hence the color green in our paraments). It is a season for us to reflect and remember what God has done for us in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. And so I ask, how will you tend to your spirit in this new season?
I believe gardening is one of the best metaphors for our faith. Our seeds of faith are ever nourished by the waters of baptism, but that growth isn't without challenges. If we don’t tend to our spiritual garden, the weeds, the distractions of life and the world, can take over and consume our time, our energy, our spirits.
A few weeks ago Ginny Gravel and I connected while gardening. We removed an abundance of weeds. We also prepared the soil for new plants. It was also an opportunity to connect and grow our friendship. We talked about life, faith, and our hopes for ourselves, families, and community. We had such a good time. We even talked about the idea of creating a day of gardening.
What might our beds look like if we worked together to tend to the flowering bushes and the weeds? Perhaps you'll consider joining us. No knowledge of gardening is required. All that is required is the desire to connect, engage, and grow in faith and friendship. If this idea is interesting to you please let me know.
Come and grow together -- and maybe weed a little too!
Pastor JJ
