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Forming Formed: 2011

This page last updated:9/10/2011

A New Urban Monastery

Cincinnati, Ohio,

United States

A group of Catholic-inspired Christians over 55 in Cincinnati OH are meeting to create "A New Urban Monastery." Emulating the prayer, shared living and social justice traditions of the many rich religious congregations that surround us, we are forming scattered site shared homes of 5 to 8 people in the urban Walnut Hills, East Walnut Hills and Evanston communities along Victory Parkway between Eden Park and Xavier University. The purpose is a happy and holy shared life, eco-friendly stewardship, service to our neighbors, hospitality and prayer. We want to be happy and productive. We are humble and grateful servants of the Lord. We are not fundamentalists, just devoted disciples.

Website: http://www.anewurbanmonastery.org

Contact:

Mike
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 United States

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This page last updated:9/10/2011

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Fellowship for Intentional Community

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community fits the legal definition of "housing for older persons" * and thus we may restrict membership/residency to those of a certain age and may have limits on child membership/residency in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes (Mike and Jane Myers) Leadership Core Group: No (not yet)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing (still under consideration) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (10 hours nbrhd service per month) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (rent)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0 acres (0.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: Yes (as a goal)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (praise and worship) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Roman Catholic (open to many traditions) Educational Style(s): Private school off the property

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

Number of Units:

two

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