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Episcopal Church in Minnesota

 
     

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Creation Season Event in Hibbing

On Saturday, October 3, 2009, St. James' Episcopal Church, Hibbing, MN, held a "Creation Season Event" at the church. The event was open to the entire community. Below are photos from the set-up for the event and the event itself.

Set-up

Sign outside of Church
Set-up in Sanctuary
The sign outside on the side of the church. Chuck Morello (MEESC and St. James) prepares the projector for the environmental mediation in the sanctuary of the church.
Set-up in Fellowship Hall
Set-up in Fellowship Hall
Ginny Richmond (Librarian, Hibbing Public Library) is met by Kari Kilen and Cheryl Killien, both of St. James. In the foreground is a display of St. Louis County. Don Graves (Hibbing Community College) sets up his bicycle energy challenge station.
Set-up in Fellowship Hall
Set-up in Fellowship Hall
Sue Milos from AEOA (Arrowhead Equal Opportunity Agency) sets up her display for weatherization and heating assistance. View in the fellowship hall moments before the event begins.
   

During the Event

Bicycle power generation challenge
St. Louis County Environmental Services
Don Graves adds light as a visitor picks up the pedaling pace to keep lights going. Ted Troolin (St. Louis County Environmental Services) explains about what the county is doing for the environment.
A bicycle power generation challenge
Plastic bag crocheting demonstration
Don Graves has just plugged in the hair dryer. Marty Hnatco tries to pedal fast enougy to power a hairdryer held by Cheryl Killien. Carol Killien and Carol Morello demonstrate to Kari Kilen how to crochet plastic carry bags from plastic bags.
dog agility demonstration
dog agility demonstration
Outside during the dog agility demonstration. Outside during the dog agility demonstration.
at dog agility demonstration
Static Displays outside
Outside during the dog agility demonstration. "When will it be my turn?" Static displays outside on Bob Dylan Drive. From left to right: Solar panels, used vegetable oil-powered Mercedes diesel, diesel VW Beetle, Toyota Prius.
Discussion session
Discussion Session
During a discussion on "the Church and the Environment". From left: Carol Killlien, Bill Mittelfehldt, Chuck Morello, Kari Kilen, Don Graves, Ted Troolin. During a discussion on "the Church and the Environment". From left: Chuck Morello, Carol Killlien, Ted Troolin, Bill Mittelfehldt, Don Graves, Don Graves, Kari Kilen, unidentified.
discussion session
kitchen team
During a discussion on "the Church and the Environment". From left: unidentified, Bill Mittelfehldt, Carol Killlien, Kari Kilen, Chuck Morello. In the kitchen where the "Heavenly Hogwiches" were dispensed. From left: Molly Johnsrud, Dorothy Hilligoss, Marty Hnatco.
in fellowship hall
bicyle power generation challenge
Larry Killien (St. James) talks with Jason Fisher of the Hibbing Public Utilities Commission. Don Graves prepares Kari Kilen to power some lightbulbs.
in the fellowship hall
in the fellowship hall
Visitors picked up information and networked with individuals from various areas of environmental concern. Chuck Morello and Jan Carey watch a slideshow about the impact of plastic bottles on the environment.
   

 

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