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Forming Formed: 2007
The Magdalene House
Buffalo, New York,
United States
 The Magdalene House is a community forming in Buffalo, NY hoping to make an impact in the city through a dedication to community living, care for the environment and care for the poor.
TMH hopes to form into a New Monastic community.
You can read about the marks of New Monasticism here:
http://www.newmonasticism.org/12marks/index.html
We are committed to living meaningful spiritual lives rooted in the Christian tradition of constant prayer and care for one's neighbor.
If your considering joining our community, please email and within one or two days we will send you more about who we are and what we hope to do in the city of Buffalo.
 
Website: http://www.themagdalenehouse.com
Contact:
Nikki Hitchcock
628 W Delavan Ave
Buffalo, New York 14222 United States

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Last Updated:10/8/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email or call and you will be able to visit as soon as we are formed.
Population
Adult Members:
2
(We are still forming)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
(But we'd LOVE some!)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(chores around house and work with the poor.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(First months dues, very minimal)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(For groceries, utilities, and renovations)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Land Owned By:
The community
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(Communal meals will be vegetarian/vegan)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Many different types of Christians at all walks in faith)
 
 


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