Creating beauty & Ecological justice

What would it look like for a local church to partner with an underserved neighborhood on the other side of town, in an effort to create beauty and usher in ecological justice? What would it look like for our church to create space and respond to the needs of neighbors in East Oakland that don’t benefit from the same resources, opportunities, or even connections?

Thanks to a grant from Duke University, St. John’s has an opportunity to create beauty and usher in ecological justice in the Havenscourt neighborhood of East Oakland! 

Starting in March, St. John’s will embark on a six-month journey of learning, serving, and growing together, as we partner with the Havenscourt Neighborhood Association, Common Vision, and Trees for Oakland for a beautification project. Under the leadership of Resident Postulant for Holy Orders Cara Meredith, the project will include three beautification days (roundabouts & bump outs, tree planting, and dumping deterrent planter boxes) and three learning gatherings. All interested readers will also receive a copy of the book Soil by Camille Dungy for discussion in June. 

Whatever your ability or availability, we welcome your participation in the project. Interested in getting involved? Email Cara ([email protected]) with your name, phone number, and email address and she’ll make sure you’re in the loop.