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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2007

Full Circle Family

Monroe, Oregon,

United States

The Full Circle Family Community is the live-in congregation of the Full Circle Family Church – a legally recognized organization (but not your typical, institutional form of Church). We are a community of demonstration and service. All members share housing, vehicles and all “things” in common. We believe, and have demonstrated, that by living lives of generosity and service we open ourselves to the blessings of sufficient food, shelter, clothing and a true sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

There is no buying or selling amongst us. Each gives “according to ability” and receives “according to need”. The daily actions of growing, storing and preparing food, and all the other simple practices of living are how we demonstrate the highest spiritual teachings of love through serving those in need. We believe in living lightly on the Earth, in harmony with all of creation. Our way of life demonstrates how sharing creates abundance, satisfaction and health.

Our demonstrations extend into the larger world through such service projects as the “Sharing Gardens of Monroe, Oregon.” (see link in side-bar) The "Sharing Gardens" are a unique style of community-garden. Instead of multiple, separate plots, rented by families or individuals, the Gardens are one large plot shared by all. All materials and labor are donated. The food that is grown is shared amongst those who have contributed in some way (and have need). The surplus is given to local charities. No one is ever charged money for the food that is grown. This style of gardening creates a more resilient community by establishing neighborly relationships; increased local food self-reliance, and many educational opportunities.

Currently we are a community of two. We are in the midst of moving to a larger house (Dec. 2012) so we can share it with other like-minded members and begin a school of rural-arts; a place that models for others a way of life that can lead us out of the crises being faced world-wide and into a world of radical sharing.

Website: http://fcfco.blogspot.com/

Contact:

Llyn Peabody and Chris Burns
PO Box 11
Monroe, Oregon 97456 United States
Phone: 541-847-8797
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Links:

Full Circle Family Community: An in-depth description of our vision for community.

Full Circle Family Church: An in-depth look at our spiritual beliefs and the guiding principles of our community.

The Sharing Gardens: News of our award-winning demonstration project and info about growing food organically, saving seeds and starting your own Sharing Garden.

Communities Magazine article: Local food self-reliance based on the principle of "giving without thought of receiving."

Former/Other Names: Heliotrope

Last Updated:11/21/2012

Visitors Accepted

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Visitor Process: Please read our websites thoroughly to see that we are a good fit and then email us to set up a good time for a visit.

Network Affiliations:

FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities

:: Fellowship for Intentional Community

Population Adult Members: 2 Child Members: 0 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 0% identify as 'non-white' Age Focus: No Focus Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By consensus (We practice a modified concensus: We seek guidance from a spiritual source for our decisions -in the manner of Quaker practices.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Those of us who are getting the community started are making all decisions at this point. Eventually this responsibility will be shared amongst all full members.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing (Also known as 'common-purse.' We share all-things-common.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Considered on a case-by-case basis.) Labor Contribution: Expected (As much as it takes! :-) We live and work at a pace that includes time for naps, creative expression, meditaion and socializing.) Join Fee: No ("Provisional" members may keep personal assets separate from the community as long as they don't access them to create a higher standard of living than other members. "Full" members donate all their assets to the community/common purse (themselves !). If they choose to leave the community later and need resouces to start their new life, this is considered on a case by case basis.) Regular Fees: No (During the formative stages, any income generated outside of the community will be donated to the common purse. Once we are formed, our income will be generated from within the group through communal ventures. No on-going dues required.)
Land and Buildings Rural (We have a farmhouse, i/4 mile from Monroe, Oregon 97456) Area: 1 acres (0.4 hectares) (We live on a little less than 1 acre, surrounded mostly by farmland. A creek and woods abut one edge of the property.) Land Owned By: Other (God owns the land . We live on it rent-free.) Number of Residences: 2 (Main house: 5 bedrooms, Barn: 2 bedrooms.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Chris, one of the founders, has over 40 years experience at organic farming. We focalize a food-sharing garden on loaned-land near our home. See: www.thesharinggardens.blogspot.com/) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals (We share all meals. If members have needs that take them away during meal times, this can be accomodated.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (We are ovo-lacto vegetarians and open to others who eat as we do.) Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No (We would prefer to attract people who are interested in, or living in a monogamous relationship.) Shared Spiritual Path: No (This is a spiritual community open to selfless-service faith-paths. We believe 'service' is the ultimate spiritual expression and endeavor to 'walk our talk'.) Which Spiritual Path(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (Our spiritual beliefs are described in detail on our Blogspot.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (This will be up to parental choice though the community will have to approve it if parents wish to send children to a private school. Open to creating a home-school.)

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