TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
409 North Liberty
Independence, Missouri 64050
816-254-3644
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Independence, Missouri 64050 816-254-3644
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Meditation Garden
The walled garden on the south side of the church entry was established in 1979 by Frederick McIntosh (1901-1992) in memory of his wife Elisabeth (1903-1978). The evergreens, Bradford Pear and large bushes are all the remain of the original plantings. In the spring of 1992, Father Edward Oathout, Rector (1990-2001), appealed to the congregation for contributions of plants from home, funds and manpower to help re-design and plant the garden. The response produced what you see today. Thirty-three perennials have been added to the plantings including herbs. The T.O.G.S. - Tillers of God's Soil care for the gardens. The Statue of St. Francis was given by Don and Marguerite Zumwalt in memory of their daughter Nancy The Railing and Wall Cross were created by Benn Bunyar
Trinity Memorial Garden
In the spring of 1997, the Reverend Ed Oathout, then rector of Trinity Episcopal Church encouraged the development of Trinity's Memorial Garden at the corner of Main and White Oak streets. Through set for completion in the year 2000, the of 1999 saw the garden work well ahead of schedule. The planting and central deck were completed in time for a July fourth Celebration and band concert offered to the neighborhood community. The formerly empty lot had been transformed by the addition of dozens of trees and shrubs, as well as a variety of perennials, grasses, lilies, mums, and a rock collection. On the north end of the lot is a rose garden marked by a cross made from old barn timbers by Paul Whilhite (Old Wood Creations). The rocks placed throughout the grounds have come from all over the United States, brought here by Cliff Springs campers, parishioners and friends of Trinity. Initial and continuing funding for the project has been accomplished with gifts made during a "Plant a Tree/Shrub/Piece of a Fence" campaign and through designated memorials. Through this shared stewardship, the garden is truly a community effort, but much credit is due to all those who labored knee deep in mud, dug holes, pounded nails, weeded, watered, and still showed up on Sunday mornings with sore muscles and occasionally a little bent over. It's surely a blessing to be able to create a wonderful witness to the beauty of God's creation, taking "nothing" and making it "something." On June 4, 2000, the Right Reverend Barry Howe, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, blessed the garden during his visitation to Trinity parish. The Reverend Ed Oathout died in March 2002, but his vision for the garden will continue to be enjoyed and tended for years to come. Of course, we always invite you to come and take part in our worship services, but also encourage you to come and enjoy the garden anytime - to sit, stroll, pray, meditate, or, if the creative urge strikes you, to help tend and care for the plants and flowers. |
