Hi, I'm Erin.

I'm a pastor, writer, gardener, wife, mom, and someone who has learned that God often shows up in the most ordinary places.

Wild Grace Faith & Gardens was born from a simple belief: grace is rarely neat, tidy, or predictable. It grows wild. It shows up in garden beds and kitchen tables, in laughter and tears, in moments of deep faith and seasons when we're simply trying to make it through the day.

For over a decade, I've walked alongside people through baptisms, weddings, hospital rooms, funerals, youth ministry, celebrations, heartbreak, and everything in between. Long before I became a pastor, I spent eight years as a hairstylist, listening to stories, sharing life with people, and learning that some of the most meaningful ministry happens in everyday conversations.

I'm also an adoptive mom, a gardener who gets excited about seedlings and unexpected blooms, and someone who knows both loss and hope. My life has taught me that faith isn't about having all the answers. It's about trusting that God is present in every season.

Here you'll find faith reflections, gardening adventures, stories from everyday life, encouragement for weary hearts, and reminders that God is still at work—even when we can't always see it.

Whether you're deeply rooted in faith, searching for hope, or simply looking for a place to breathe for a moment, I'm glad you're here.

So grab a cup of coffee or tea, wander through the garden with me, and let's discover the wild grace of God together.

Growing faith. Cultivating beauty. Finding grace in every season.

Rev. Dr. Erin Marie Burns