If you have ever longed for a way to slow down the business of daily life, what are your choices? Many of us do not have time to go away for retreats, or have a hard time giving ourselves permission to lay aside our daily tasks for even a moment of peace.
What if we could find a way to draw closer to God through creation, and at the same time get some fresh air and grow plants to beautify and nourish both body and soul? Here at St. Martin’s some of our members already engage in this practice using our parish property. I’ve heard some of these gardeners describe the way working the soil has returned as much for their peace of mind and peace of spirit. Even if you do not have much land, or no land, you can find ways of connecting with growing plants.
Join us tomorrow at 9 am as we begin adult education with a celebration of the Season of Creation. We will return to a starting time of 9 am, with a book discussion of Contemplative Gardening by Pamela Dolan. Books will be distributed and we will set the stage for the following weeks’ discussions.