Did you know that the Grange movement was founded in 1867 to advance methods of agriculture, as well as to promote the social and economic needs of farmers in the United States?
In the same time period, Universalist and Unitarian churches were gaining ground throughout the country, with their theology of universal salvation for all and their rational approach to reading scripture, respectively.
Grangers gave their support to reform-minded groups such as the Greenback Party and the Populist Party while Unitarians and Universalists were leaders in movements for the abolition of slavery, and the right of women to vote
Here in the gorge, the grange and the fellowship have been intertwined for the last 20 years or so.
This September, as harvest time arrives, we hope you’ll join us and the three goddesses Ceres, Pomona and Flora in exploring the values we share in common and the future we might build together.
Hear from Grangemaster Karen Harding, Overseer Aera Atkins, and Rev. Barbara Prose. Sing grange songs led by Dick Withers In person and online.