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State Of Grace Community

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Spiritual

Founding year

  • 2022

What we do

State of Grace Spiritual and Religious community is a multi-denominational religious and spiritual community of Original Christians, some Buddhists, some Taoists, some of Hindu varieties (Vedanta?) as Hinduism is many versions under one overall “umbrella”, each group doing their own individual practices and activities and doing the common activities together.
The primary foundational purpose of this community is to seek to help each member to achieve their maximum spiritual development towards achieving their own State of Grace, connection with Spirit, and enlightenment in the original Christian, Buddhist, Taoist versions of this.
The common purposes are working together to get the land (we have our plan for 5-10 committed core members to seek out and obtain our first piece of land), build our own housing, growing our own food (vegetarians must respect non-vegetarians choices), starting our own school for the kids, owning some things in common such as cars, trucks, lawnmowers, horses, our athletic center with swimming pool, etc.
And for all the members ages 14 and up to learn the TIR – Traumatic Incident Reduction trauma resolution work that is proven in a major university study to release PTSD in 15-20 session hours on average, the best of the 4 methods compared and 8 others investigated and declined for inclusion, and that 100% of the subjects in the study liked the best and 100% of them wanted more of this method for those high successes as well. And to continue with the LSR – Life Stress Reduction work that is the second levels of this work. This is intended to provide a good stable basis of our people working on their self-development and issues resolution and a good system of conflicts avoidance and resolution and seeking to avoid people taking their own issues out on others.
And for all members to support and assist the charitable ministry of helping other people to release their PTSD and other traumas, and to support the new model of a combined homeless shelter and rehabilitation program of duplicating the homeless shelter of another group in another state that is very successful and they are consulting with cities in 20-or-more states on doing this program there, and adding the TIR and LSR program to it for 1-year program for the shelter members, including gardening and growing chickens for growing their own food and working in community-owned businesses for earning their money and new life skills.
And doing natural medical systems of Chinese, Ayurvedic Indian, Naturopathic medicines and others, and eating a healthy diet, and practicing Tai Chi/Chi Gung and Hatha Yoga to avoid becoming a convalescent facility for people from eating a toxic diet. Working towards maximum buoyant radiant physical health (which I’ve attained) for everyone.
The general plan is for getting more core members, families with kids, and following the plan to seek out and obtain the land upon which to build our village of houses in the ancient medieval middle-ages European cottage style with Hobbit-esque features and actual underground Hobbit houses, built with engineered concrete and non-metallic rebar for very-high disaster-resistance-to-proofness in wildfire-and-earthquake-prone Northern California and finished out with stone and other materials to look ancient authentic, and a replica of a 16th century European castle house for the academy for our kids. And perhaps some other models of housing as well.
This is a way to build lower-cost and much more affordable houses so strong and disaster-proof out of modern engineered concrete with other modern materials that they don’t even need insurance, except perhaps renter’s insurance for belongings inside in case of an internal fire as the concrete structures are intended to be fireproof, waterproof, earthquake-proof, termite-proof rot and mold-proof, and low maintenance. And so super-insulated and energy efficient and in this mild Mediterranean climate that they don’t actually need additional heating and cooling.
And we seek to achieve food independence by growing and preserving our own food as much as possible, including growing our own medicinal herbs and making our own herbal medicines, having our own farm animals such as chickens, cows and goats for dairy, horses, some exotics like llamas, etc. And for being able to go horse riding on the beaches.
And to start community-owned businesses for members to work in that do not already have careers or good jobs. Such as a counseling center offering these trauma and life stress reduction work sessions to the public. And multiple others, small to large scale including manufacturing.
And to start a school for our kids based upon the most advanced school in the world we’ve been able to discover, and from which we have one of the former staff members and teachers ready to consult for us on building ours. A school in which the average is the kids graduate high school and college in 1-2 years each, and the above average kids attain their first PhD’s by ages 14-16-18, just like the other super-smart kids out there. And we already have an excellent classical K-12 program ready for the kids to start. And the kids grow and cook their own food and do other activities that helps them become super-performing, super-achieving kids. Such as learning authentic Kung Fu and other martial arts for self-defense and confidence, maturity, and other high positive attributes, and likely graduating as Kung Fu masters by the time the finish high school, or before.
This is a traditional, historically proven American, Chinese, European cultures community.
That’s it in brief. There is much more to all this than we can mention here.

Our Mission

Seeking to help each member to achieve as much spiritual development and growth as possible, and as much authentic connection with divine spirit as possible, towards achieving authentic spiritual enlightenment and beyond that as with original Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, some of the systems of Hinduism. Seeking to help each member to achieve as much spiritual liberation as possible in this lifetime.
Working to be as supportive of each member as possible, helping each to achieve all their levels of the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs scale, good basic and nice housing, good basic financial freedom and prosperity together and for all our members, and working for good solid security and safety for all members of our community.

  • Purpose
  • Spiritual
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Coliving
  • Intentional Neighborhoods

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2022
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2024
  • Started living together
  • 4 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
4

How to join

Email us. And communicate respectfully with us. And we will go from there.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Email us. In brief. And remember we are a traditional religious community, of the faiths mentioned above. And remember that one does not join the Amish community if they are not Amish, one does not join other Christian or Buddhist or Taoist communities if they are not those.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Modified Consensus

Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Conflict resolution approach

We will have our senior leadership council, and expect to do consensus or voting on decisions, with possible override in some circumstances as needed.

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: $1
Regular fees: $1
Labor: Yes (8 hrs/week)
Amount of buy-in to join the community, and costs for those building their co-housing house, and dues, fees, and hours of labor to the community or expenses are to be determined, figured up on an ongoing basis as costs rise and shift in this present economy. It is intended for them to be as fair and adequate as possible for each adult member.

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

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Recreational vehicles, Gym or sports area

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately 1 meal per day

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Growing our own
  • Locally sourced

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies
  • Religions
  • Christian
  • Taoist/Daoist
  • Buddhist
  • Hindu
  • Native

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

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Location

  • California, United States

State Of Grace Community

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Healing Love Healing Money: Trust As The Foundation For A New Culture

Money, love and power are among the hardest things any community works with, and many of us carry the same fears into both: not having enough, losing what we have, and the sense that if someone else gets money or love, we won’t. Healing Love, Healing Money: Trust as the Foundation for a New Culture is taught by two intentional communities. Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle are from Clear Sky Meditation and Retreat Center, a Buddhist-lineage community in the BC Rockies. Monika Alleweldt and Benjamin von Mendelssohn from Tamera Healing Biotope, a community of about 160 people in southern Portugal that has spent decades studying love, trust and relationship. Clear Sky has spent years working on its relationship with money, and our two communities found surprising parallels in the fears beneath both. Over four sessions we explore the roots of fear around money and belonging, love, possession and power, trust as infrastructure (community as a container for healing), and ethical livelihood. We use short meditations, body-based practices, reflection and small-group conversation. You do not need to be in a romantic relationship or live in community. When: October 27, Nov 3, 10, 17. All four sessions: 12–2pm Vancouver, 1–3pm Alberta, 7–9pm UK and Portugal, 8–10pm Central Europe. Note: US and some Canadian provinces change clocks on November 1, so the US west coast is 12–2pm on October 27, then 11am–1pm for the remaining sessions, and Eastern is 3–5pm on October 27, then 2–4pm for the rest. Cost: sliding scale Details and registration: https://www.clearskycenter.org/event/healing-love-healing-money-online/  
October 27, 2026 13:00 – November 17, 2026 15:00
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Old structures are crumbling. New ways of living are calling. We are answering that call. Wild Grace is an eco-spiritual community located in the Sierra foothills 30 minutes from Grass Valley, California. We recently completed new homes for those who feel called to our vision. Currently there are four of us living on this sacred 80 acres of land although we are a hub for an expanded neighborhood community. Many join us weekly for potlucks, expressive dance, Qi Gong, monthly musical gatherings, and seasonal celebrations in our temple, as well as tending to our orchard. We are excited to welcome others to join us on the land who are dedicating their lives to spiritual growth and ready to live in a more focused and intimate heart-centered lifestyle. Might that be you or someone you know? The fundamentals are simple. Spirit. We listen personally and collectively together most mornings, usually starting with a musical offering, a prayer, or a short reading, followed by about 40 minutes of what we call “sacred silence.” Heart Circles. About once a week we gather to share and listen. We are informed by authentic and compassionate communication practices. Nature. The land itself—an 80-acre oasis of field and forest perched above the wild and scenic South Yuba River—calls for our stewardship in the gardens, orchard, greenhouses, and general care. In turn, nature feeds us abundantly, both literally and spiritually. Interbeing. We join with others to share inspiration and connection as we host monthly gatherings of song, story and prayer that draws from the larger community in addition to other events we share with our closer neighbors. As we attend to these fundamentals, Grace flows to and through us—often in “Wild” or unexpected ways. Grace catalyzes through us, but is not something we possess. Because we all are connected, we feel that Grace actively transforms n
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Seeking Partner/Co-Founder for a Cooperative Community in Western NC

Co-Founder / Project Partner Needed: Coweeta Heritage Center The Coweeta Heritage Center / Talking Rock Farm in Otto, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated co-founder and long-term project partner to help manage, expand, and transition our community land project. As the primary founder is balancing physical limitations (including a bad back) and a demanding workload, we are looking for a capable partner to share the operational reins and help shape the next phase of this intentional community. What We Are Looking For Organizational & Administrative Skills: Ability to streamline systems, manage outreach, and organize community data. Social Media & Digital Presence: Skills to revitalize our online reach, update public directory listings (such as ic.org), and manage applicant communications. Practical & Technical Capabilities: Hands-on familiarity with or strong interest in sustainable forestry, organic agriculture, and alternative energy infrastructure. Strong Communication: A commitment to Non-Violent Communication (NVC), transparency, and collaborative governance. What We Offer On-Site Housing: Dedicated housing is provided on-site in Otto to facilitate close coordination, daily collaboration, and deep integration into the land. Established Foundation: Step into an active project with existing infrastructure, clear community onboarding frameworks, an established legal LLC structure, and an estate succession blueprint. Strategic Input: Full partnership in vetting future interns, managing the phased onboarding pipeline, and executing land-clearing and sustainable infrastructure projects.

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