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Formed: 2006 Established: 2006
This page last updated:4/25/2011
La Vida Juntos
New Orleans, Louisiana,
United States
Community by the Garden in June
 The roots for La Vida Juntos (Life Together) began in September 2006 when 3 AmeriCorps moved into what was then First United Methodist Church. First UMC was a small, majority white congregation struggling to rebuild post-Katrina. At the time, the church was a construction site with no hot water, no electricity downstairs, and very little security. In October 2007, it merged with Grace United Methodist Church, a majority African-American congregation that was also struggling to rebuild. The two churches became First Grace UMC, a joyful, diverse, and open faith community. As the church has grown, the members of LaVida Juntos have increased and with every new addition, this community has made for a more intentional way of living with one another. This has been a grassroots spiritual community, organically created by the community and for the community. In this community, we seek to hear each voice, and to hear each voice with respect. We are committed to justice, supporting each other, and being honest and open with each other. We strive to live together in a spirit of openness, love, and justice.
 
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La Vida Juntos
3401 Canal St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 United States

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Links:
Hagar's House: website for the home for women and children that we run
First Grace United Methodist Church: website for the church in which we live and work
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Former/Other Names: First Grace Intentional Community
This page last updated:4/25/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email us at FirstGrace.LaVidaJuntos@gmail.com with dates, info about yourself, and how you hope to participate in community life here. If you'd like to volunteer at Hagar's House, CC your email to HagarsHouse@gmail.com.
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):
7
(we have no children.)
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(All members contribute to the life and ministries of First Grace United Methodist Church. The majority of members do this by running a home for women and children called Hagar's House (www.HagarsHouseNOLA.org), but some have also participated by maintaining the building, leading music, and painting murals.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(~$10-20/month for community needs)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Land Owned By:
Other
(church)
Number of Residences:
1
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(we have a weekly devotion together.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(We are a spiritual community and are open to all spiritualities. However, all members are involved in First Grace United Methodist Church, the church in which we live.)
 
 
Community by the Garden in June
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