About Our Unique Space...
Life began in a Garden…
In 1971,
the current Covenant Sanctuary was built and a courtyard was
incorporated into the design, aptly named 'The Garden'. The landscape
architects were Wheelwright, Stevenson & Langran of Philadelphia, PA
and Collingswood, NJ. Rev. Robert Kerr, Jr. , the current pastor of
Covenant at that time, had input as far as what plants and materials
would be used. The Garden has been replanted 3 times with money donated
by individuals and once as an Eagle Scout project. It's maintained by
volunteers.
Do you
know special significance of the plants and rock features in the
Covenant Atrium Garden? Ten large boulders signify the Ten Commandments,
while the gravel represents the Kingdom of God. A Carolina
Silverbell anchors the Garden and stands in as the Tree of Life. Vinca
minor, myrtle or periwinkle vines are a reference to Jesus as the True
Vine.
Learn more
about this special sanctuary by viewing the .pdf document, which
details the Scriptures associated with each plant. Access the document
HERE.