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Formed: 1971 Established: 1971

This page last updated:6/26/2011

Plow Creek

Tiskilwa, Illinois,

United States

We are an intentional Christian community, associated with the Mennonite Church. Located in rural Illinois, we are part of Shalom Mission Communities, with involvement especially in Central America. We welcome those who acknowledge Jesus as Lord of their lives and wish to share in our life together as a part of discipleship.

Values of mutual respect, justice, compassion for the poor, fidelity in marriage, and pacifism form the core of our life together. Hospitality and being connected with other cultures through personal relationships are also important in our shared life.

Some of our members work at a variety of jobs in the larger community, while others help in the farming, growing fruits and vegetables using methods that are environmentally friendly.

As a church we have both communal and noncommunal members. The Fellowship is the communal part and has 11 adults and 6 kids. The noncommunal church members include 14 adults and 6 children. Another family living here is active, but has not chosen membership. (Numbers as of October 2008.)

For further information, please contact Louise Stahnke.

Website: http://www.plowcreek.org/

Contact:

Louise Stahnke
19183 Plow Creek Rd
Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368-9126 United States
Phone: 815-646-4851, 815-646-6600

Links:

Plow Creek: an intentional Christian community & Mennonite Church in rural Tiskilwa, Illinois: Community home page

Plow Creek Farm: Plow Creek Farm is an important part of the community

Photo Gallery: You can see lots more Plow Creek pictures at our photo gallery

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Former/Other Names: Plow Creek Fellowship, Plow Creek Mennonite Church

This page last updated:6/26/2011

Visitors Accepted

(visitors welcome; please contact us first)

Visitor Process: Check our website first if you can. Email, call, or write to Louise Stahnke. Let us know something about yourself (and family, if applicable) and why you desire to visit.

Affiliations: Reba Place Fellowship

Network Affiliations:

Shalom Mission Communities (Reba Place, Church of the Sojourners & Hope Fellowship):: Mennonite Church USA

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population Members(adults and children): 33 Non-member Residents: 7 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (3 elders (female & male), plus others)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (Two types of membership; with 100%, or without formal financial sharing) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Saturday work projects, about 3 hours twice a month, for those able to participate, plus cleaning & maintainance chores of community property. Many other opportunities to serve.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Those not in full financial sharing are expected to contribute, tithing suggested but no specific amount required.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 189 acres (76.5 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 9 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Most eat a healthier than average US diet, but currently no fanatics) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Vegetarians respected; vegetarian food available at common meals.) Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Many abstain for religious reasons, but accept those who drink in moderation) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (No smoking in buildings, or where non-smokers are breathing.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Our path is the way of Jesus) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Peace Christian -- fairly diverse in theology) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled

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Comment from Jeffrey on 9/12/2007 (Reader Rating: 5)

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If you'd like to meet a very interesting group of people who love Jesus and work towards his kingdom, you couldn't meet a better group. Plow Creek has a heart and it is that of Jesus and shows it in it's community spirit.

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