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Maybe you're wondering....

In late 2018, Christ the King joined the Collaborate, a vitality and revitalization initiative of the Southern Ohio Synod. During this multi-year journey, we explored the questions of who we are as a congregation, and how we are being called to serve and proclaim God's word in our community. We looked at our gifts, both individually and as a congregation. We talked to our neighbors to learn about their concerns and needs. And we prayed!

This is what we learned:
Our call:
Caring for our neighbors is an important part of who we as Christians and who are as Christ the King.

Our assets:
Christ the King is blessed to sit on eight acres of land that was once a nursery. We are stewards of this beautiful property and responsible for making sure that every inch of ground is used for God’s good purpose.

Our community is blessed with members and friends with the knowledge, experience, and PASSION for teaching others how to grow things and care for creation.

Our neighbors' needs:
Food insecurity is a real issue for our vulnerable neighbors and good, fresh, affordable produce is very difficult to find on a tight budget.​
The Community Harvest Garden is a perfect union of assets meeting needs.
(Christ the King member)

​It is time now to treat our church land as an Earth community: to love it, celebrate it, and care for it.
(Rhoades, 2015)
If low-income households in food deserts can only purchase food at higher prices, they may be more prone to food insecurity—not having enough food for active, healthy living.
(Ver Ploeg, 2010)

All these pieces come together in the vision and purpose of Community Harvest Garden.  

The community is invited to PARTNER WITH US in restoring an unused portion of land into a fertile plot for growing good, fresh food. We will share the bounty with local food pantries and encourage each other as we learn and work togeth
er. Families or individuals can adopt a garden bed to grow produce for themselves. All this, and making new friends along the way!

Let us Cultivate, Share, and Celebrate the Abundance of Creation!

Read More
Ver Ploeg, M. (2010, March 1). Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food Is Limited in “Food Deserts”. Amber Waves, USDA Economic Research Service. https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2010/march/access-to-affordable-nutritious-food-is-limited-in-food-deserts/​

Rhoads, D. (2015, February 1). From “Church Property” to “Earth-Community” Ethical Actions for Restoring Land. Journal of Lutheran Ethics. https://www.elca.org/JLE/Articles/1074
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
7393 Dimmick Rd., West Chester, OH  45069
Office: (513) 777-4370
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Core Beliefs
    • History
    • Collaborative
  • Worship
    • Holy Week
    • What to Expect
    • Online Worship
    • Drive-thru Communion
    • Prayer Ministry
  • Get Involved
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
    • Inspiring Faith >
      • Worship Leaders
      • Faith Formation >
        • Deep Dive
    • Inspiring Relationships >
      • Serving Our Neighbors
      • Community Resources
      • Member Care
      • Inter-generational
      • Fellowship
      • WELCA
    • Inspiring Creativity >
      • Advent
      • Music with a Mission
      • Drama Camp
      • Trunk or Treat
      • Little Free Library
    • Inspiring Creation Care >
      • Monarch Fest
      • Community Harvest Garden
      • winter seed sowing
  • Give
  • Contact