TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 12:30-2:30 P.M., Leffler Garden Come be a part of helping revitalize the Leffler Garden with a winter clean up. All are welcome and no gardening experience required. Warm beverages and light snacks will be provided. Bring gloves and clothes that can get dirty. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emeeks@saintmarks.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 3–4 P.M., Leffler Garden Hosted by the 20s/30s group and the Creation Care Ministry Learn about composting basics at home and how to use compost in your home garden. Representatives from the City of Seattle’s Master Composter Sustainability Program and Nurturing Roots Farm will guide the interactive discussion and activities. Enjoy snacks and refreshments on the Cathedral front porch before the St. Francis Celebration and Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 that day. Questions? Email Emily: emeeks@saintmarks.org
In lieu of the regular third-Tuesday monthly ministry meeting, the Creation Care ministry will gather for an in-person potluck social on August 15, 6:30 p.m. in Leffler Garden. Contact ministry leaders Kathy Minsch & Marjorie Ringness: creationcare@saintmarks.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 12:15 P.M., in the Leffler House Garden (entrance near the south exit driveway) The Leffler House Garden will be open for a casual intergenerational gathering following the 11 am service on Sunday, August 21. Please drop by to experience the garden at the height of its summer beauty, and to enjoy some refreshments, conversation, nature, and play!
At the same time as the "Friends Talking" Forum with Dean Thomason and Rabbi Weiner in Bloedel Hall, there will be learning and fun about the Jewish faith for children in the Leffler House garden.