IF WE WORK, WE EAT

the church was subjected to a deep clean last weekend, and Colleen brought her camera.

GARDENING NEWS FROM THE SOURCE

Hi Gang: Our veggies may be behind Chuck's "banana-belt" garden, but they're growing as fast as they can! Chuck visited Tuesday to bolster our spirits, and he didn't mention once how much higher his peas have grown! This week Allison's grandson Tristan joined our team, and put his youthful energy and enthusiasm into hilling the potatoes and leeks, and weeding as well - thanks, Tristan. We look forward to you joining us again. Rae showered us with goodies - she does treat us well - and tried her best not to fit into the photo. Faithful June added again to
our compost, and we wonder each week how it turns to soil so quickly. We all weeded, and some of us thinned beets, and picked rhubarb, spring greens and radishes. Today Sue transplanted cabbages and kohlrabi to the last remaining free spots, and potted some up in hopes of them being adopted out - these seeds surprised us by all germinating so well.Carrying on being inspired by Jo-Lynn to dig in the dirt - what a blessing she is to us all - Sue

FROM GENERAL SYNOD

Catch the Buzz. A youtube video of the opening at General Synod held last month in Halifax

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Since the Office Coordinator will be away for 2 weeks, the office will be closed from June 26th to July 13th. The telephone messages will be answered so if you need pastoral care please call the office, or come to Service Wednesday or Sunday.

MORE PHOTO'S

Trudy dropped off her photo's from the weekend, which I'm sure you will find as enjoyable as I do.

RETREATING WOMEN

But not shy! A wonderful weekend of sharing and learning took place May 28 to 30th at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Centre in Cache Creek. Fourteen women from St. Paul's parish spent their time listening to Ron Rolheiser on video, discussing the Two Halves of Spiritual Life. Small break out groups shared their thoughts on the information presented. Introductions included some personal information on each of the women present, including our leader Sarah Donnelly. The food was tasty and appealing; Denise's popcorn took us through the movie "Blind Side"; rooms were clean and equipped with full bathrooms and no one had to share their room.