Join the Fireplace Community as we celebrate Advent -- the approach of Christmas! During our Open House, we will be visited by a troupe of wassailers as part of the 10th Annual Hyde Park Wassail. We'll share in this folk tradition of song and dance -- and enjoy festive goodies, beverages, and activities. RSVPs (via this link) appreciated but not required. 

Note: The wassailers will come near the beginning, so arrive at 1 pm if you want to be sure to see them. We will have other activities for friends who join later in the afternoon, including a sing-a-long -- bring instruments!

Our weekly Tuesday/Thursday Community Dinners are generally open to non-residents (just email us to RSVP!), but we've designated this upcoming dinner as a "mini open house" to encourage first-time visitors to check us out. Experience a Fireplace Community Dinner and stay for a tour of our intentional community. RSVP here and share any dietary restrictions. 

Gather for an evening of conjuring, renewal, and remembrance as we work with the new moon energy to dive deeper into our practice. Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/newmoonfire
Save the date for another fire ritual with Eli on Friday, November 1

Organized by the Poor People’s Army and hosted by the Fireplace! Meet Chicago-based and national organizers for liberation and learn more about the upcoming Poor People’s Army March on the DNC in August! Click here to RSVP.

Gather around the fire to sing, grieve and enter into ceremony as a community while we observe the longest day of the year, the summer solstice. RSVP: bit.ly/solsticesongs

Join the Fireplace Community as we celebrate the fire within us and among us! We will release a collaborative zine about fire and the Holy Spirit, share refreshments, and celebrate our community. Come for our woman-led Pentecost Liturgy at 1 pm, or stop by later for the celebration.

Sister Julia Walsh will discuss For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir. A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. RSVPs are encouraged to help us plan.

Hosted by Eli Ryn Brown · 転竹, this will be an evening of meditation, song, dreaming, and embodiment. Learn more and RSVP at bit.ly/equinoxfire

On Thursday, March 7 at 6 pm, members of the Fireplace Community will host a Bring Chicago Home Community Dinner! All are welcome to spend the evening discussing this campaign and the March 19 referendum about housing in our city. RSVPs are encouraged to help us plan.

Spring brings longer days and new growth. Join the Fireplace Community and artist Kiki McGrath as we explore the greening of the season with a walk in the garden and simple drawings of buds, petals and plants. You don’t need to be an artist to participate in this afternoon of contemplative practices and creative relaxation. All supplies are included, along with tea and treats. RSVPs encouraged to help us plan - Click here to RSVP YES! 

Join community members Cassidy Klein and Greg Sutherland as they lead ecumenical Christian prayer in the style of Taizé. No experience required.

Celebrate love, community, and three years on Ellis Avenue with us! Enjoy refreshments and make your own collages or Valentine's cards.

Bring your writing, musical, art and crafting projects in process or immerse yourself into our art supplies and see what sort of creative inspiration comes your way. 

Community members Cassidy Klein and Greg Sutherland will lead ecumenical Christian worship in the style of Taizé.

Visit our home, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in an open mic! We will collect donations to support our migrant neighbors.

Grace Leckey is a Queens, New York-based artist who grew up singing hymns and Americana in a Catholic folk choir.

Poetry workshop with writer Jeannine Pitas, followed by an evening reading/open mic.

Bring something creative to share and support DignityUSA!

Join us for our annual Pentecost celebration!

Join us for a night of poetry, music, jokes, and more!

Join us for a collage night!

Explore the symbolism and visual qualities of a holly plant, and make your own Advent wreath!

Please join us as we winterize our home and lawn! We appreciate your help caring for our physical space. Come for as much or as little time as you can.

An evening of music and conversation with singer-songwriter and theologian David Dault!

This basket weaving workshop for beginners will allow you to learn the (ancient) basic art of basketmaking using a simple technique— weaving!

Join us for a liturgically-inspired ritual honoring St. Clare of Assisi on her feast day! Visitors are invited to participate in a series of actions inspired by her communal life.

A poetry reading, Q&A, book signing, and open mic salon!

At this writer's retreat we’ll explore contemplative practices and writing techniques that could fuel our creative work!