Answering Community Questions: Our Full Story. Unedited Life is releasing an Open Letter addressing our structure, faith, and future. We are a 501(c)(3) church, 100% volunteer-run, committed to extending unconditional belonging. Root & Bloom Mercantile operates on a free or suggested donation model. Every dollar fuels the mission (like fresh eggs from Goose Creek Farms), never salaries. We seek transparency, not territory. Read our full commitment, hear the stories, and join