On October 18th, the Women’s Guild gathered for a special meeting at the Holden Arboretum, enjoying a day of fellowship and learning amid the beauty of nature. Following the meeting, our own parishioner Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, a mycologist at Holden Arboretum, shared insights about the organization’s history and her fascinating research that connects scientific work in the United States with ongoing studies in Armenia.

Claudia then led the group on a guided tour through the Butterfly Garden and Wildflower Gardens, offering a closer look at the diversity and wonder of God’s creation. You can read more about Claudia’s important work—studying fungi and soil inoculations that support healthy ecosystems—in the featured article linked below! Read here.