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Re-Forming Formed: 2004 Established: 2004
This page last updated:5/16/2012
LivingStone Monastery
Newport News, Virginia,
United States
LivingStone Monastery
 LivingStone Monastery is a ministry of Rivers Cross Anglican Church and the Company of Jesus. Through our liturgical life and wise stewardship, we maintain a sacred physical and spiritual community which provides:
A ministry of prayer and hospitality to the Body of Christ by providing:
~ space for churches to hold their services and bible studies,
~ a place for prayer within our Prayer Chapel;
~ a library and counseling rooms
Respite for the weary of soul by providing:
~ a place where guests can rest, reflect and focus on their ministries and callings within the Body of Christ,
~ a safe haven for those in crisis who need temporary accommodations this includes working with the Red Cross to identify those in need of assistance.
Mercy to the less fortunate by hosting:
~ a food pantry for the hungry six days a week;
~ a thrift store for children and pregnant women.
Training for Kingdom Work by providing:
~ Classroom space for study and instruction;
~ Seminars, biblical studies and discipleship training;
~ Missionary training;
~ a reference library and educational resources.
  Status: Active
Contact:
Br. Tim Luken, CJ
LivingStone Monastery
28 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, Virginia 23601 United States
Phone: 757-775-4211
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This page last updated:5/16/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please visit our website for more information. We have 22 guest beds and consider practicing hospitality a key part of our mission. Please contact us through the website email for a reservation. A small fee is requested.
Network Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Boiler Rooms
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population
Members(adults and children):
12
(We do not accept children at this time)
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
(All Christians may apply.)
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
(Daily operations overseen by the Prior under the direct authority of the Rector and Abbot.)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Prior Tim Luken)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Leadership Team and Board of Directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(The community has its own income from hospitality and property management of the mosaic campus. This covers everyones room and board as well as providing an operating budget for our ministries.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(For Residents yes, our intern program is crafted individually.)
Join Fee:
Yes
($25.00 is required at application for required background checks.)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Area:
7 acres (2.8 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(We currently rent the building from an exisiting church.)
Number of Residences:
1
(The monastery is a 21,000 community house)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(The Monastery is Anglican based but open to all Christians. Individuals do not have to be Anligcan but must be practicing Christians.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Protestant/Lutheran
(The Monastery is Anglican based but open to all Christians. Individuals do not have to be Anligcan but must be practicing Christians.)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(We currently cannot accept families with children.)
 
 
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