Heat Domes

Heat Domes

The “heat dome” that occurred in the Pacific Northwest this past summer, with three digit temperatures, normally would occur once every few thousand years, but scientists expect these domes will be more frequent in the future because of our warming climate. Domes with...

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August 2021 Steering Committee Update

August 2021 Steering Committee Update

We thank you for your patience as construction on our buildings continues through to next Spring. Over the next few weeks you will see more external progress as the new connector building between the Parish House and Lloyd Hall starts to take shape.  While we are...

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Heat Domes

No More “Throw-Aways!”

As a former throw-away society we are reforming into a recycle people. Beyond paper, glass, aluminum and some plastics, we now recognize that there are other items that do not need to go in the landfill. Appliances, car tires and batteries, electronics and many other...

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Unmanaged Radioactive Waste

Radioactive waste can increase the risks of birth defects, cancer, cardiovascular and immune disorders and other health problems. Recently the government agency proposed allowing “very low-level” radioactive waste to be dumped into poorly managed, unlicensed...

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Reducing the Impact of HIV Among Kenyan Teens

Reducing the Impact of HIV Among Kenyan Teens

Learn how Together for Kenya is helping to reduce the impact of HIV among Kenyan teens. The majority of children living with HIV are infected via mother-to-child (MTCT) during pregnancy, child birth and or breast feeding. A child with HIV has the right to...

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Attack of the Armyworms

Gardeners and farmers are experiencing the worst attack of fall armyworms since the 1970s. The battalions of the hungry moth caterpillars are eating their way through grains, grasses, vegetables and more. Entomologists think the severity of the attack this year has...

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Lawn Biodiversity

Since a gasoline lawn mower used for one hour equals greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to a car driven 300 miles, home owners may want to consider changing more of the lawn into trees and perennial plants.  Or maybe even converting to low maintenance meadow...

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Upcycling Plastics

Recycling plastic is a major problem since it is more cost effective to produce and throw away than to recycle.  A new procedure is to “upcycle” plastic which releases polyethylene that is found in such products as bulletproof vest, food packaging and water pipes. ...

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Setting up your online pledge

When you click the button below, be sure to select "Pledge Income" from the Funds dropdown list. You can then choose whether to make a one-time pledge gift or a recurring pledge gift. Feel free to contact the church office with any questions.