We are excited that we’re beginning work at Walter Scott on transitioning our facility from propane furnaces to geothermal (ground loop) heat pumps. In 2020, we were producing 50 tons…
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We are excited to announce at Walter Scott, our advisory board, affirmed by our Regional Church Council unanimously, has made the intentional choice to invest our finances through the lens…
“We’re not saying don’t cut [down any trees], we’re saying, cut like it’s a gift, not like you’ve earned it. Nobody likes to take more gift than they need” (Powers,…
“It could be the eternal project of humanity, to learn what forests have figured out” (Powers, 285). What Jesus teaches and Christians strive for, forests have been practicing for hundreds…
Lake nutrification is a natural process during which a body of water has nutrients build up within it over time. Nitrogen, phosphorous, and other necessary chemicals to a healthy ecosystem…
A bit of leaven in the land Rev. Ed Taylor Awareness is no small thing. We had been looking for a place in the country. My wife found a…
Amy I am Amy Gillespie, current co-director of CYF camp. It has been an honor to be involved with high school camp at Walter Scott - from camper to counselor...
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Brittney Hi! I am Brittney Moran, one of the co-directors of Chi Rho camp. I've been a counselor and director for this camp for over 10 years. It is one...
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Libby Howdy! My name is Libby West and I will be co-directing You and Me and JYF camps this year. I came to Walter Scott as a new counselor 39...
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Ben I am Ben Kersey, or usually Benji, as Walter Scott has known me. I am a Youth and Family Director in Jacksonville, Il. I love the outdoors, reading, and...
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