That's a Good Idea!

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • March 17, 2025

Let's Embark on an Adventure

This January, we embarked on an exciting journey called “The Garden Greenhouse Challenge.” Our mission? To explore a transformative question: “Beyond the Sunday experience, how might we foster sacred exploration, create vibrant community, and make a positive impact in the world in innovative ways?” 


This question ignited a series of dynamic gatherings and heartfelt conversations, through which we envisioned a future filled with purpose and creativity. We prayed, dreamed, and engaged deeply with our community—both within The Garden and beyond. The results? Over 700 incredible ideas emerged from our collective imagination!


We’ve carefully analyzed and organized these ideas, and now, we stand on the threshold of something new. We’re ready to experiment, to prototype, and to bring our top concepts to life! Along the way, we’ll ask ourselves essential questions: What if? How? Where? Who? And why not? Together, we’ll navigate this exciting path of discovery to uncover our way forward.


This Sunday, we invite you to take a bold step into uncharted territory with us. Together, we’ll explore what it means to choose a new direction and answer the call we’ve received. We’ll also draw inspiration from stories of organizations that took risks and transformed their futures, and reflect on those that hesitated and missed their opportunities.


Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary! Join us for “That’s a Good Idea,” and let’s embark on this adventure together!

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