Religious Renewal Residency

Religious life is shifting as we respond to the signs of the times. Are you curious about exploring the possibilities?

The Fireplace Community in Chicago, IL invites consecrated religious, clergy and laypeople to visit our community October 2023–February 2024 to participate in our Religious Renewal Residency. A Religious Renewal Residency includes:

  • Room & board for up to two weeks in a private bedroom

  • Use of communal spaces (kitchen, library & art room, chapel, dining room, living room, laundry and yard)

  • Opportunity to participate in the rhythms of the Fireplace Community (communal meals, prayer and other events)

The Fireplace is a sacred space for sparks to fly between the charisms of congregations, between religious and nonreligious, between vowed religious and spiritual seekers. We are developing into a communal movement with a Spirit-centered charism expressing the inclusivity, compassion, and creativity of God. Come and see! Learn more about the house on our Visit page.