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Formed: 1990 Established: 1990
Universalist Priory
Welkom,
South Africa
a small part of back garden
 We are a residential community of contemplatives in the 2000 years old tradition of the Desert fathers/mothers and the 1000 year old venture of the Carthusians, Cameldoli, etc monks/nuns. We offer counselling and meditation, silent or unprogrammed worship Quaker-style free to serious seekers. We have associates (oblates) in a number of different countries. Just contact us for more detailed information.
 
Website: http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch25267
Contact:
Parkstreet
Hennenman
Welkom
SA

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Links:
Trinity Priory: Trinity Priory
Last Updated:3/24/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (contact us beforehand)
Visitor Process: Email, we respond immediately. Just a few simple questions about your spiritual or personal search.
Network Affiliations:
Interfaith & other Contemplative communities
Population
Adult Members:
2
(10 do not live with us)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
100% M 0% F
(4 do not live with us)
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
Yes
(over 18)
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(clean communal areas and garden work)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
2 acres (0.8 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(by choice)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(individual's choice)
Educational Style(s):
Other
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
Year Completed:
1990
Number of Units:
2
Square Feet in Common House:
2500
Architect:
private
Developer:
self
Commercial Lender:
self
 
 
a small part of back garden
the altar area of the chapel and meditation area used for different faiths, here done for xtian worship
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