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Formed: 1979 Established: 1979

This page last updated:2/25/2012

Bright Morning Star

Seattle, Washington,

United States

Bright Morning Star is a small urban cooperative, formed to support our members in their social justice and artistic pursuits. Located in Seattle, we enjoy many benefits of city living, including a wide range of friends and interests outside our home: Quaker meeting, music, environmental and social justice organizations, and the Northwest Intentional Community Association, among others. We share chores, food, mostly vegetarian meals, and meet regularly, making decisions by consensus. Our workdays honor the continued well-being of our home, and our celebrations recognize the Light within each of us. Occasionally one of us spontaneously bursts into song. We began in Philadelphia in 1979 via the Life Center as two couples (gay and straight) combining incomes and co-parenting three children. In 1985 we moved to Seattle and eventually bought a large, airy house. Although members have come and gone over the years, we are still committed to maintaining a pleasant, cooperative, multicultural and nurturing environment for personal growth and social activism. Invited guests are welcome. Advance notice required.

Website: http://nica.ic.org/records/?action=view&page=view&record_id=2009

Contact:

302 NW 81st St
Seattle, Washington 98117-4030 United States
Phone: 206-782-9305

Links:

NICA site

http://flickr.com/photos/84356405@N00/2656828713/

Bright Morning Star: Bright Morning Star's wiki for documents, photos, etc.

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This page last updated:2/25/2012

Visitors Accepted

(only with advance notice)

Visitor Process: Write at least two weeks in advance, either by email or with a SASE. All visitors are approved by the group, so tell us something substantial about yourself, particularly your purpose in visiting. We are small in size and short on time and energy to share with visitors, but welcome those who may share our interests.

Affiliations: Bright Morning Star

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: Northwest Intentional Communities Association

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 6 Open to new members: No (but openings may occur at any time)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (everyone who has undergone a formal)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (cost-sharing, non-profit rent level) Labor Contribution: Expected (weekly chores, bi-monthly work days.) Join Fee: Yes ($200, applied to last month's rent share) Regular Fees: Yes (cost-sharing; amount varies depending on number of sharers. Current upper limit $722 including food.)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.1 acres (0.0 hectares) (Single city lot) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners (weekday breakfasts prepared) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (but we accomodate all preferences) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (grace before meals, meditation after housemeeting) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Quaker :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Public schooled (no children in community)

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