Casa San Benito :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:6/20/2011

Casa San Benito

Santa Fe, New Mexico,

United States

Our Statement of Purpose:

The Community of Casa San Benito seeks to embody the living Christ’s Gospel (good news) in the world.

We do this by:

• Living in mutual support to provide spiritual homes for members and others who attend our Sabbath gatherings of Word and Commemoration;

• Focusing on Scripture, especially the four Gospels, for conversion of life (metanoia) for ourselves and those we encounter;

• Supporting members’ work and service in the community and world, as prophets, teachers, and supporters of spiritual practice and growth;

• Offering hospitality and spiritual direction for retreatants and seekers;

• Governing ourselves under the guidance of the Holy Spirit in mutual accountability according to our Spiritual Gifts.

We live in the Catholic Christian tradition, informed by St. Mary Magdalene – who bears apostolic witness with us that Christ is alive today, and by St. Benedict – who offers a path for continuous conversion as the People of God. We encourage each other in a daily spiritual practice of our choice.

Current status:(as of Summer 2011)

We hold weekly Sabbath gatherings in a private home; we call it a "house church." We especially welcome "recovering" Catholics, including LGBT and divorced people and others who may feel alienated from the RC Church.

Some members are Protestants who seek to live their lives following the Benedictine tradition. Three members live out-of-state and join us whenever they are in Santa Fe. We are currently mostly "Boomers" in age range; single, married, gay, straight.

We welcome email or phone inquiries and Sunday visits to see if our path resembles what you seek.

Contact:

Marie Morgan
1046 Encantado Dr
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 United States
Phone: (505) 795-1542

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This page last updated:6/20/2011

Visitors Accepted

(Visit Sunday services; limited guest rms in private homes)

Visitor Process: 1. Call or email first, as we occasionally do not meet on Sunday.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

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).

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 6 (still in our private homes; plus 4 out-of-state members) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (also included: prayer, silence, and modified 'clearness committee') Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (may have some shared property once communal house is purchased) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Small Town (Santa Fe is 70,000 popl;) Area: 0 acres (0.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (n/a) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (but not red meat) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (wine with dinner on occasion; sacramental wine) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (see main description; daily lectio divina; sunday service) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Roman Catholic (Catholic AND Protestant; + Quaker/Menno influence) Educational Style(s): Other (no children now; if so, public or off-site private)

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