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Intro to Intentional Communities around the Globe

  • Wed Sep 2021

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This webinar session, hosted by Cynthia Tina, walks newcomers through the ten common types of intentional community, top resources for finding projects worldwide, and practical steps for identifying a good match, closing with live Q&A.

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John Doe
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