Nativity House is an intentional Catholic community and house of hospitality
for expectant mothers rooted in the spirit of the Catholic Worker Farm.
Community
First and foremost, the vision of Nativity House is community. Peter Maurin, the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement would say that community is about a common-unity. There are things that we gather around in common-unity here at Nativity House - faith, hospitality, sustainability...
Come join the community!
There are many different ways to be involved!
Community Supported Agriculture
Beginning in just a few short weeks the 2015 CSA will begin. Families come weekly, work in the garden, and take home a share of "mostly organic" produce. We still have room for a few more families. If you are interested in becoming a member here's more information - click here
We are also in need of subs. This means that when our members are not able to come one week they need someone to work and take the share in their place. You do not have to be a member of the CSA to be a sub. If you are interested in this way to help out the Nativity House Community put a comment below and I will contact you!
Volunteer Groups
Over the last year we have had many groups come out and work in the garden, help build the chicken coup, prepare dinner for the roundtable, paint and prepare the carriage house for interns. We are always happy to welcome groups that are interested in helping out.
We have some exciting projects coming up this Spring, Summer and Fall - Building a greenhouse, building a sheep barn, building an outdoor gathering/classroom space, trailblazing, fence building, adding prayer/meditation spaces to our woods
Maybe your group would like to help us complete one of these endeavors from start to finish!
Faith Community
Join us in prayer for the mission and vision of Nativity House through the celebration of Mass, Saturday, May 30 @ 6pm.
A cookout, potluck and bonfire will ensue immediately following Mass. If we are lucky, there may be some songs around the fire...
Intentional Community
The board has approved our second intern application. Theresa Marten is currently a senior at Lewis University. Upon graduation in May she will be joining the Nativity House Community!
We are eagerly awaiting the arrival for our first guest mother. Pray for her and the Nativity House Community as we wait!
Roundtable Discussions
On March 20, Nativity House hosted it's first roundtable discussion and potluck onsite. It was a thoughtful and lively discussion around the Papacy of Pope Francis and how he has surprised us and the masses. Stay tuned for more lively discussions: sustainablity, the suburban poor, simplicity and much more!
Community Support
Once we welcome a guest mom (any day now), Nativity House will need your financial support for monthly operating costs. If you are interested in donating please contact us!
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