Community

The Dwelling Place Community is a Catholic Community of Faith with an ecumenical outreach. Members are:

a circle of Christian believers who follow in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi as they pattern their lives on the gospel of Jesus;

united by a common sharing in Christ and shaped by the heritage of their Christian faith, the teachings of Francis, the traditions of The Dwelling Place, and their vision of world realities;

men, women, married, single, clergy, and religious who believe in and support the mission and ministry of The Dwelling Place through their offerings of time, talent, and treasure.

The Dwelling Place Community
(standing) (l-r) Clare Van Lent, Mary Horrell, Karen Henry. (seated) Mary Ann Dee, Clara Hicks.

Participation

Walking in simplicity and trust, the Community intercedes for the needs of the people of God, especially in Mississippi- to touch, to walk with, to be a light to all in a multicultural area... to reverence all creation.

Participants attend gatherings held throughout the year and join in the group's life of prayer. Members also contribute to the operating expenses of The Dwelling Place ministry... Candidates, as their gifts allow... Sojourners, Companions, and Covenant members, on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Candidates...
are invited to begin their affiliation with the Community. Candidates spend a year familiarizing themselves with the spirituality and history of Franciscan charism. After completing that preparation, Candidates may request a one-year membership as a Sojourner.

Learn more about our Franciscan Community ...

make a retreat;
volunteer time/service;
respond to a "Come and See" weekend;
pray and consult with your spiritual director or
contact our offices either on-line, by mail, or by phone.

Sojourners...
are members in transition. At this level, individuals may renew their commitment to the Community annually for four additional years as a prerequisite for Companion or Covenant membership.

Companions...
form the core of the Community and assist with The Dwelling Place at least once a month within their life situation... living in the world, living the Gospel in the spirit of Francis.

Covenant members...
commit themselves for life to live and minister at The Dwelling Place. Covenant members nurture Community life, pray the Divine Office daily, and intercede for the world, for those who request prayer, and for the ministry of The Dwelling Place.

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