Practical Earthkeeping: Turning Off Lights
August 21, 2025 - Darkness, a friend to many creatures, is often banished by the ever-shining light bulbs of human habitation. By Louise Conner
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The Way Forward: An Edifying Journey
August 15, 2025 - A few weeks ago, Circlewood hosted 26 middle school and high school students from four churches based in McMinnville, OR. Here is a brief summary of what we did together, along with what I learned. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: Place
July 31, 2025 - The art of Phaedra Taylor is delicate—and yet strong enough to elicit strong emotions about place and home. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: In a Whir of Wings
July 17, 2025 - The film, Every Little Thing, pays tribute both to a woman who rehabilitates hummingbirds and to the hummingbirds themselves. By Louise Conner
The Way Forward: What If We...—The Journey of Imagination
July 10, 2025 - The loss of hope that many are experiencing is accompanied by the loss of the most powerful force of change we humans have at our disposal - our imagination. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: All Creatures
June 26,2025 - This prayer from the Episcopal Church recognizes that God's mercy is over all of the creation. By Louise Conner
The Way Forward: Celebrating the Summer Solstice
June 19, 2025 - Circlewood friend and guest writer, Rev. Elaine Breckenridge, shares insight into the significance of summer solstice as well as her personal experiences and rituals as she celebrate the day. By Elaine Breckenridge