Welcome to the Fireplace

The Fireplace brings together progressive Catholics and spiritual seekers for creativity, intentional community, and cooperative housing. We are located on the South Side of Chicago.

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We invite you to become part of our community! Apply to join us as a resident, become a member of our extended community, or come for a visit.

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Singles, couples, friends, and strangers: Come one and all for card-making, cookie-decorating, and merry-making. Optional: Bring a snack, drink, or sweet. On Valentine’s Day 2026, we celebrate 5 years of the Fireplace Community! RSVP: bit.ly/FP
Join the Fireplace Community this upcoming Sunday at 5p at St. Paul the Redeemer’s Advent Lessons & Carols! Advent offers us a time for reflection and anticipation and we look forward to supporting our community at this event. A festive rec
November is beautiful 🍂
Fireplace fiends after giving out candy 👻🎃
Gather ‘round, living souls! We’re hosting a Día de los Muertos event to honor those who’ve danced into the great beyond. Bring a photo of your dearly departed for our community ofrenda — just make sure it’s one y
An August photo dump. ✨ The Fireplace has 8 residents now, the most it’s ever had. The house is full, the yard is full, and we are full of all things good.
The most beautiful, beautiful night with @jgerhardtmusic @leckey_charms and @jabitt. Thank you all for being with us. 🔥
Yeah we bout to have funnn you know summers just begun ✨👯‍♀️