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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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  • Wed Sep 2021
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“The courses gave me the confidence to finally start my own community. The teachers truly understand what it takes.”
Smiling young woman in hoodie and glasses against blue wall.
John Doe
Sunrise Collective
“The courses gave me the confidence to finally start my own community. The teachers truly understand what it takes.”
Smiling young woman in hoodie and glasses against blue wall.
John Doe
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