Oct 7, 2009
What is “New Monasticism?”
When some people hear the phrase “new monasticism,” their mind immediately goes to medieval Europe. This mental leap completely ignores the vibrant development of religious orders from the Middle Ages to today. Nevertheless, some folks assume that “new monasticism” means “a return to medieval monasticism.” It is sometimes assumed that “new” monasticism is an attempt to... read more
We are a collective of Christian intentional communities (an intentional communities is a residential community with shared commitments and practices) located throughout the Twin Cities (and Greater Minnesota).
We are made up of older and newer communities from a diversity of Christian backgrounds (monastics, mendicants, Anabaptist intentional communities, urban outreach houses, residential ministry programs, etc.).
