Family Garden Tea, Saturday 9 March

9/3/2024

Report by John-Peter Gernaat

One element that resonated from the Ferndale Community Markets that were held in 2022 and 2023 was the social aspect of having pleasant conversations over a cup of coffee or tea, often with something sweet or savoury to eat. It was this element that prompted the Family Garden Tea as a concept for 2024.

The first Family Garden Tea took place on a Saturday at the end of the priest synod when the four priests of the Region and the Lenker were all in Johannesburg. Five vendors sold a variety of goods including samosas, jewellery, books, handmade miniatures, health products and goods on behalf of the church. The coffee machine barely rested. Homemade and quality shop-bought cakes and delicious quiches competed with samosas.

The turnout of the community was very good, and the atmosphere was convivial. The photos below attempt to capture the morning.