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The Vision – what it is
Shalom House is a tool for proactive peacemakers to use to grow in their faith, to express the gospel of peace, to provide the option of reconciliation for people in Philadelphia, and to secure a place for Circle of Hope among God’s worldwide peace movement. It is directed by the Shalom House Guidance Team of Circle of Hope, and is overseen by Circle Venture. Current team members: Jane Clinton, John Londres, Missy Stoner, Gwen White, Sarah White and Rod White. Past team members: Randy Nyce
The Mission – what it does
Shalom House provides community for committed peacemakers to spend at least two-years deepening and applying their calling in Philadelphia and learning about and connecting to God’s worldwide community of peacebuilders. The house lives in peace, works in the community for peace daily, creates a network of peacemakers and includes Circle of Hope in it.
Distinctives that drive us:
• We gain life and give it out of our relationship with Jesus. We are the new humanity.
• The community operates with the rhythm of the age-old disciplines of work and prayer, balancing contemplation and action.
• All ages and status are welcome. Circle of Hope has a vision to equip the next generation; likewise, Shalom House focuses on recruiting young adult peacemakers to make a long-lasting impact in Philadelphia and among God’s world-wide peacemaking network.
• The house operates according to a general “strategic plan” set by the team but reflecting the gifts and desires of the residents.
• The members of the household act as part of the Circle of Hope network. Their training and opportunity is not only for personal growth, but is designed to build up the Church, primarily Circle of Hope, in Philadelphia.
We seek new community members to join Shalom House making 2 year commitments as space opens in the house. The house allows for 6 community members at a time.
A little bit about the application process:
* Learn more about Shalom House. Give us a call or shoot us an email. Come over for dinner. Read through our website. Discuss with us on our blog. Get on our list serv by sending us an email.
* Fill out an APPLICATION and send it to mimi.copp@shalomhouse.us
* The Shalom House Guidance Team receives the application, conducts an interview and decides on whether or not to extend an invitation to the person. The general time frame from receiving an application to a possible move-in date ranges from 1-2 months.
We welcome people to visit us who desire to learn more about proactive Christian peacemaking with us.
Opportunities to visit us include:
- Monday evening pot-luck dinners (weekly)
- Monday evening discussion times (monthly, 4th Monday of the month)
- Overnight stays (as time and space in the House allows)
For overnight stays, we ask for a $10/night donation to go towards the work of Shalom House.
Give us a call at 215-474-1195 or send us an email at mimi.copp@shalomhouse.us or emily.kephart@shalomhouse.us to talk more about a visit.