Communities Directory: Communaute du Pain de Vie

Forming Formed: 1976

Communaute du Pain de Vie

F-59300 Valenciennes,

France

We live with the people, all together (families, celibates, priests) around the Eucharist, welcoming the poor. We live an evangelical life as radically as possible, in the poverty, obedience, and chastity that goes with our state. In all our houses on all continents, we live a life of work, prayer, and welcoming the poor. Our daily life resembles that of the people we live among. Our life is given its rhythm by prayer, work shared with poor people, and in service to poor people. Our primary vocation is to show the grace of God that removes the sin of the world and brings Peace. This is why perpetual adoration is central with us.

Contact:

9 Place Verte
F-59300 Valenciennes, France
Phone: +33-(0)2-31925419

International Telephone Info

This data is based on the FIC's Communities Directory 2000 edition, www.ic.org, and/or cohousing.org.

Visitors Accepted

Population Adult Members: 0 Child Members: 250 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F	Government Decision Making: By majority rule :: Other (The "couple serviteur" and council are elected unanimously by the 50 "capitulants" every 7 years, (etc.)) Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Other Number of Residences: 60	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Shared Spiritual Path: Yes Educational Style(s): Private school at the community :: Private school off the property

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