Greenspace

For several years, Sun Prairie United Methodist Church has had a committee of people who have been working to envision how the space between the church and the Wesley House could be developed into a more usable space. The plan is to have a beautiful space with a garden, a paver walking path, flower gardens, trees and a lawn space for kids to play. A future phase would include a covered pergola or gazebo.

Committee:
David Lyon, chair, Jenny Arneson,  Terry Twedell, Deb Mulhern, Jim Grenzow, Judy Krebs, Gene & Karen Bass,  Kathy Lyon

Purpose Statement
The Greenspace Committee has developed and will execute a landscaping plan for the existing open space next to the SPUMC. It will be designed to be a meditative and calming retreat. The plan will include commemorative markers for those who want to remember and give thanks for loved ones and have open spaces for enjoying outdoor activities.

Funding
This project will be completely funded through gifts and donations. Money would not be used from the church operating budget or be another capital campaign.

We have reached our fundraising goals to complete Phases 1 & 2! Phase 1 was installed last fall and phase 2 will begin being installed in late July. Phase 2 includes the paver pathway, 20 bushes, 14 more trees and an arbor. Perennials will be planted in the fall and next spring. We will also be installing the benches. This will begin mid-July, weather permitting. Thank you to all of the very generous donors!

We are continuing to raise money for both maintenance of this beautiful space and to be able to put in either a pergola or gazebo. This will be the committee’s next project to research.

If you would like to donate to the Greenspace, you can mail a check to the church or put your gift in an envelope marked “Greenspace donation” and put in the offering plate. All donations continue to receive giving credit. On the back side is a list of those who have generously donated so far!

Thank you again for your generous support of this project! It is exciting to see this become a reality and start to take shape!