January 2, 2012
December was a season of new connections and celebration in the house! We're grateful for all the neighbors and friends who've recently moved into our lives and spent time in the house. With celebration also comes change. A couple of our members are moving on, and we have new spaces in the house starting this January. If you are interested in becoming a member of our community, please fill out the application and email it to 139thstreet@gmail.com
Posted by Amber Bennett.
November 21, 2011
 Some of our house family has been active and involved in Occupy Wall Street. Today we stood, walked and talked with the occupiers, accompanied by the Council of Elders (civil rights activities) who came to pass on the touch.
We stand against the structures of this empire that take advantage of the poor, both inside borders of the empire and abroad. We stand for redistribution of wealth, and an awakening from our greed. We repent of the ways that our choices, purchases, or privileges suppor... Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
October 23, 2011
We're excited to welcome in our tenth housemate, Nicole! We now have a full house!  Community dinners are now regularly on Thursday nights, beginning around 7 or 7:30. All are welcome! Just give me a heads-up if you, or your whole household for that matter, want to come and join us by emailing 139thstreet@gmail.com. Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
September 3, 2011
Our community is excited to welcome 2 new members and 2 new neighbors into our household! We're already blessed by the experiences and gifts these folks have brought to our time together. Announcement: Wednesday dinners is moving days... most likely to Tuesday- starting this Tuesday, Sept. 7. As always, all are welcome to join us. Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
August 4, 2011
Wednesday house dinners have been a blast... and growing!  The school where I (Amber) will be teaching in September has started a wonderful school garden. I've been hanging out with some of the students this summer. Besides caring for the garden beds and harvesting vegetables, they've gone to the local farmer's market, made guacamole, and painted and decorated. Check it out: ravensgarden.tumblr.com Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
July 23, 2011
Today I realized how cooling off in a heat wave brings neighbors together as much as shoveling snow (or playing in it!) after a big snow storm.   Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
July 15, 2011
 We have a few promising sprouts in the garden beds out back. Amber (with the occasional help of our generous neighbor and a couple kids from across the street) has been enjoying learning a bit about gardening- and weeding. Although the only backyard produce that's gone on our plates yet has been some wild dandelion leaves. On a much more productive note, we've been turning our Wednesday produce pick-up from the South Bronx CSA into Wednesday night community dinners. The conversation and div... Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
March 7, 2011
A network of Christian communities in New York City, of which we are a part, has created a guide for prayer during Lent entitled "LentNYC: Lament, Repent and Re-Imagine!" It is centered around social justice issues, and there is a different issue covered for each week during Lent. There is background information about how each topic (homelessness, human traffcking, immigration, food justice, education, and housing) impacts New York City, relevant scripture verses, conversation starters, and ... Continue reading...
Posted by Kelly Moltzen.
February 13, 2011
We're so grateful to all who pitched in to make our moving day a communal one- former roommates, family members, Bronx neighbors, and a few folks from other intentional commuities around the city.  Continue reading...
Posted by Amber Bennett.
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