The Revs. Smiths’ Message for July 26, 2020

We recently had the occasion to be down by the church for the first time in quite a while.

How exciting that Bike Share Toronto has established a station on Livingston, right beside the church. This is a great addition to the area near the church building and right in line with caring for creation.

Another addition is the Heart Garden. When you are out and about in the area, keep your eye on the garden on your left as you face the front doors of the church. Maggie Donnelly, as part of her school community service, has taken on this project.

View of a stretch of garden with schrubs, bushes and painted stones
Wide view of the Heart Garden project by youth member Maggie Donnelly, showing painted stones, shrubs and bushes. Laura Alary: “Heart Gardens are planted in memory of children lost to the residential school system, to honour residential school survivors and their families, and to support the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.” Image: © Laura Alary, used by permission.

A Heart Garden is planted in memory of children lost to the residential school system, to honour residential school survivors and their families and to support the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Watch as sage, bee balm and knowledge and understanding grow. [Ed.: Learn more about Heart Gardens.]

Painted stones, each with a person's name, placed on the earth next to a flowering shrub
Heart Garden Closeup detail of stones

We are grateful to Maggie for undertaking this work, and to her helpers, Cindy Similas, Sandra Robertson and Kay Galbraith.

Stay safe. Stay well.

Revs. Bob and Helen Smith

This message first appeared in the July 25, 2020, edition of Tidbits. Last updated July 29, 2020.