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The Reunited Society of Believers, or the Second Shaker Church (Reformed)

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2018

What we do

The Reunited Society of Believers is a wisdom-centered, Christ-rooted spiritual community committed to embodied faith, radical compassion, and egalitarian life together. Drawing from sacred scripture, mystical tradition, and lived experience, we seek a faith that heals rather than harms, liberates rather than controls, and restores both people and creation to wholeness. We believe God’s wisdom is alive, relational, and accessible, calling us into lives of depth, justice, joy, and shared responsibility for the world we inhabit.
Core Principles of RSOB
Wisdom-Centered Faith
We seek the deep truths Wisdom speaks in sacred scriptures, recognizing God’s Word daily. Our faith is practical, transformative, and holistic, empowering every person toward meaningful living.
“Wisdom calls aloud in the streets… let the wise listen and add to their learning.” (Proverbs 1:20, 5)
Embodied Spirituality
We celebrate the sacredness of embodiment, affirming bodies as divine gifts, not obstacles. Through movement, shared meals, artistic expression, and community celebration, we honor the divine presence in our lived, physical experiences.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” (John 1:14)
Radical Compassion
Following Christ’s radical ethic of love, compassion, and hospitality, we practice profound openness and active care for those marginalized by society. We actively seek justice and restoration, believing this is how we truly embody Christ’s heart.
“By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)
Organic, Egalitarian Community
We reject hierarchical structures built on fear or control. Instead, we embrace egalitarian, communal leadership, believing God’s wisdom resides equally among all voices in mutual discernment, respect, and dialogue.
“For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28)
Creation Care as Spirituality
We honor creation as sacred, caring passionately for the earth.
Our spirituality is ecological, understanding stewardship and sustainability as central acts of worship.
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6)
A Life-Affirming Ethic
We embrace life’s pleasures and joys as divine blessings. Our ethic promotes abundant life, reconciliation, and relational wholeness, rather than restrictive morality grounded in shame or fear.
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
Contemplative and Active
Our spirituality harmonizes contemplative depth with compassionate activism. We pray deeply, act justly, and integrate mystical awareness into ordinary life.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
“Faith without works is dead.” (James 2:26)

Our Mission

We, the Reunited Society of Believers, seek to reclaim Christianity as a vibrant, life-giving path, freed from restrictive dualisms and rigid traditions. Our community is passionately anchored in the organic teachings of Jesus Christ, rooted in the Wisdom tradition of sacred scriptures, and guided by the gentle, transformative presence of the Spirit in all of life.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Ecovillage
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Sustainability practices
  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Permaculture design
  • Activities
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2018
  • Started planning

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  • 5 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
5

How to join

Visits -> Gifts Assessment -> Participation in mission -> Membership Request -> Novitiate Order -> Confession -> Membership

Basic expectations or agreements for members

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Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes
Debt-free vision of sustainability.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Outbuilding(s), Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Recreational vehicles, Internet

Community activities and engagement

  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is prohibited in the community
  • Religions
  • Christian
  • Quaker

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Land Trust, Home Owners Association, or corporation

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Community type

  • Coliving

    Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
    kitchens, dining, and social areas.

  • Ecovillage

    Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.

  • Spiritual Retreat Centers

    Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.

Sustainability approach

  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Permaculture design

Land practices in our community

  • The community practices permaculture

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • Up to 33%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Land area size
    2 acres

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Location

  • New York, United States

The Reunited Society of Believers, or the Second Shaker Church (Reformed)

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