When the Deborahs disbanded, it was mentioned that many years ago they had held fundraisers, and started a fund to build a memorial garden. That money is still invested in a fund, the money is invested in a United Church Fund with a value of $8,793.63. Several years ago, I was at a memorial service in Pembroke, NH, and at the end of the service, the young woman’s ashes were worked into the soil of their memorial garden. There was a plaque added to a stone giving her name and dates.  I was very impressed with the concept.

Several of us are suggesting that members of our church take a field trip to Pembroke to view their garden. Both men and women who are interested are invited. We have a place on our grounds that we think might be developed for this purpose. Someone has also suggested it could be combined with a quiet prayer/meditation garden. We have a member of our church who has given some thought to how it might be laid out.

I am suggesting that people who are interested, meet at the church at 10 AM on Wednesday, August 8th. We will travel to Pembroke and visit their garden. If there is interest, we could also go out to lunch together and keep the dialog going. If this is something that interests you, please speak to Fran Charron or Judy Hatfield.