Community Garden

A special thanks to Tarz and Sandy Embry for their support in getting the garden weed-free and plowed!

St. Paul's is one of several Episcopal churches to recognize gardening as a community outreach and ministry to our church members and to our urban community. As of July, 2007, St. Paul's is in the process of renovating and expanding the current garden space to include a large area to grow fresh vegetables for our pantry clients and people in the neighborhood desiring fresh produce but who are not able to afford it otherwise. Our vision is to uphold the General Convention's resolution that states, "The Millennium Develop Goals (MDGs) will be a mission priority of the Episcopal Church for the next three years." We also strive to work toward the Episcopal Community Service's Anti-Hunger Network by helping to feed hungry folks and to make every effort to stamp out hunger.

What can you do to help?

• Let Tarz Embry know if you are able to help install a new fence on a future workday.

• Help contribute financially so that the needed materials can be purchased.

• Share your interest and knowledge in gardening and composting.

• Save and bring in your aluminum cans. Funds from this collection will help to purchase needed items.

St. Paul's community garden is located on the east side of the church on the corner of Walnut and 40th streets. The garden is open to anyone who wants to manage a plot or several plots. Plots are also reserved by people in the community. Help us with the garden, be a "garden angel" and weed or help with repairs and other things as needed. Contact the church office (816-931-2850) for more information.