March 2022 - Spring into Green Action with a little Red!

Did you know that 2022 has been designated as "Canada's Year of the Garden" by the Canadian Garden Council? Kick off is March 20th, the first day of Spring. Everyone is encouraged to plant RED FLOWERS including some native pollinator plants. Plants offer some environmental, economic, cultural, health and wellness benefits. For more information visit gardenscanada.ca.

Our March 20th Worship Service will be dedicated to our Green initiatives here at Calvary. All Calvary Green will be participating. Our first Green service will celebrate our beautiful planet and its Creator. Come out and wear Green.

 Take the CEAP PLEDGE (climate emergency action plan, a London City Council initiative (climateactionlondon.ca)

 Marlene Wyatt, Calvary Green's pollinator garden coordinator, is looking for a co-chair, no gardening experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. More volunteers will be needed this Spring to assist with the initial planting, and ongoing maintenance (ie. watering, weeding) over the summer. A sign-up schedule re times and dates will be made available.

 Green Sacred Spaces, London will be hosting a Spring Equinox Celebration in Victoria Park on March 21st. Everyone is to meet at the bandshell at 5 pm (5-6:30 pm). A multi faith and cultural drumming circle led by Tracey Whiteye and drummers from Ireland, Nicaragua, Iran and more will be there. Come out to celebrate our beautiful Earth. All are welcome, young and young at heart and drumming is encouraged.

REMINDER - Please support the ongoing plastic bags and used batteries collection in the hallway annex. Metro has plastic bag recycling bins in all stores (no foil or chip bags). Milk bags also collected in separate bins at church will eventually be made into sleeping mats for the homeless. Used batteries  can also be taken to all Lowe's, Rona and Home Depot locations. Recycling boxes are provided at service desk.

            Be Mindful and Choose Green