We continue to move forward with our plan to add new solar panels to our buildings, in order to provide renewal energy for ourselves and for the grid. As of October 22, we are reviewing the contract with Team Solar, and will move forward from there.
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Walk, Bike, Carpool to Church Day & Bike Rack Dedication
Sunday, October 14 Join the Green Team as we invite you to walk, bike, or carpool to church. Grease up those bike gears, find a new or old friend to share a ride with, or put on your walking shoes. Who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy your new path to church so much you will try […]
Autumn Gardening and Gathering
Saturday, September 8 Gardening at 2:00pm, Snacks and tea at 4:00pm Join members of Edwards Church, Open Spirit, and the local community as we welcome in the autumn season with gardening and celebration of the courage and beauty all around and within us. As the Green Team participates in an International Climate Day of Action, […]
Blessing of the Animals
This year our annual outdoor service and Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Edwards Hall, in and around our Edible Forest Garden. The service will center on our ministry of “Caring for the Web of Creation.” We will honor Open Spirit Intern Sofia Wolman for […]
A Vibrant Welcome
Volunteer Afternoon and Picnic Saturday, Sept. 8, Gardening at 2pm, Picnic at 4pm As we enter the fall season, we’ll gather to prepare the areas around our signs and other parts of our campus for seasons ahead. After a couple hours of outdoor work, we’ll gather for a picnic with light refreshments (and herbal teas […]
Gardening Update
I started interning with Open Spirit in October, and it’s been my pleasure to help support and share the stewardship of the grounds―as well as to create more gardens that welcome the community, human and non-human alike! In winter Ted and I got to know and learn from local plant experts. We also discovered the […]