Strangers & Guests Catholic Worker Community

Forming Formed: 1986

This data is based on the FIC's Communities Directory 2000 edition, www.ic.org, and/or cohousing.org.

Blockton, Iowa,

United States

Small community in very rural southwest Iowa in Catholic Worker personalist tradition; 12+ years. Organic garden, dairy goats, ecumenical Scripture study, handweaving rag rugs. Our family has been here since 1986. Other folks have come and joined us for varied length of stay for many reasons. We are glad to welcome visitors/guests and/or apprentices. We find common ground with others in our area. Active in peace issues regionally and try to involve also in local issues and needs, i.e., effects of corporation agriculture. Food buying co-op. Running water. No TV. We try to bring awareness of national and international issues to this area. Simple lifestyle. Working a variety of part-time jobs for cash.

Contact:

108 Hillcrest Dr
Blockton, Iowa 50836-8065 United States

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This data is based on the FIC's Communities Directory 2000 edition, www.ic.org, and/or cohousing.org.

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Population Members(adults and children): 4 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus :: Other	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (varies hours/month ) Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 4 acres (1.6 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Roman Catholic Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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