This ministry partnership between the Lutheran Camping Corporation, the Lower Susquehanna Synod, and Hunger-Free Lancaster County, the Growing Project reclaims a portion of the acreage gifted to the Lutheran Camping Corporation for its original use, farming. The crops harvested are donated to assist individuals and families in need through the partnership with Hunger-Free Lancaster County. To volunteer as an individual, or a multi-generational group, youth group or family, sign up here or contact project director, Pastor Matt Lenahan at wfgp@wittelfarm.org.

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Wittel Farm Growing Project Volunteer Waiver


Spring Season (Saturdays – 9:00-12:00)

This is a preparatory season in the greenhouse, around the grounds; planting seeds, trees, woodchipping, mulching, etc…

  • April 13
  • April 20
  • May 4
  • May 11

Summer Season

Weekly Planting, tending, harvesting, and distribution with volunteer support.  

June 1, 8 (9:00-12:00)

Starting the week of June 9—Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.  9:00 am-3:00 pm.  Ending on August 31


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Dinner Church

Dinner Church

Dinner Church is a community gathered around a shared meal to listen, connect, sing, pray, eat, drink, and be with God in creation. Bring some food to share.

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Blessing of the Farm / Earth Day Planting Day

Blessing of the Farm / Earth Day Planting Day

The planting season will officially kick off this year with a special Earth Day Planting Day on April 20th with a blessing of the seeds, soils, trees, plants, birds and […]

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Dinner Church

Dinner Church

Dinner Church is a community gathered around a shared meal to listen, connect, sing, pray, eat, drink, and be with God in creation. Bring some food to share.

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Dinner Church

Dinner Church

Dinner Church is a community gathered around a shared meal to listen, connect, sing, pray, eat, drink, and be with God in creation. Bring some food to share.

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