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Forming
Treasures in a Field Christian Community
Okanagan County, Washington,
United States
 We are looking for other Christian families that would like to build a solid Christian community of true believers in Jesus (see Art Katz "True Fellowship" book - www.benisrael.org).
Good working skills of managing farm/agriculture and building experience very helpful. Equipment and tools helpful.
Desire natural building techniques as much as possible. Underground/Earth-sheltered housing, off-grid shared power resources, community well, possible life-lease of ground to build on.
We are earth-conscious, wanting to be good stewards of what God has given us. Growing organic foods, raising organic and natural meats, milk, eggs, health-oriented agricultural farming and forest management.
Still in formation stage - planning for Northeast Washington State.
 
Contact:
TIAF
None Yet, still forming
Okanagan County, Washington United States

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Last Updated:7/25/2008
 
Visitors Not Accepted
 (Not yet, still forming!)
Visitor Process: Still forming - no place to visit at this time.
Population
Adult Members:
3
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
33% M 67% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
(Just must have made a solid commitment to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself.)
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
(Currently, all members are in their 50's - no age restriction)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Group of elders/stewards)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(If they desire to use/enjoy the benefits)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Land Purchase or Lease)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Undetermined - will be for maintenance, upkeep, etc. of community usage benefits.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
100 acres (40.5 hectares)
(Still forming - desire at least 100 acres.)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
10
(Preferably a somewhat green, earth-sheltered settlement)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(Would like to see that become completely self-sustaining.)
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(Possibly as often as once a week.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(Never to get drunk-only if one makes their own wine.)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(It's not healthy nor a good example.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No
(We believe this is a contrary lifestyle that the scripture calls 'sin' just the same as adultery is 'sin.')
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
Yes
(Only in so far as it must be moral.)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(True Bible-based faith in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, God in the flesh who came to dwell among us and is now preparing a place for us to come and be with Him when all things are fulfilled that are to be fulfilled. We agree with the Apostle's Creed-the holy church being the world-wide Body of Christ.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Utterly Christian - the Book of Acts Christian.)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Homeschooling is suggested, possible co-op private school at the community)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Number of Units:
It will have up to 10
Square Feet in Common House:
1600
(Hope to build a community building for gatherings of the church, home/community school, community meals/gatherings)
Architect:
Self-designed by a builder/member
Developer:
Self-developed by a builder/member
Commercial Lender:
None
 
 


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