Abby wrote about community, the Fireplace, and the Catholic Worker movement in the summer 2022 newsletter of St. Francis Catholic Worker (our friends on the north side!).

Messy Jesus Business: “The Fireplace, and other projects like it, are outgrowths from the deep roots of religious life, a way that the movement of the Spirit continues to stir the hearts of the faithful.”

A hand-drawn introduction to our community.

As the Fireplace enters its second year, we need you to join us in this mission. Will you help the Fireplace put down deeper roots by donating?

Here is a virtual bouquet of flowers I picked from our backyard <3

The following mission statement, values, and influences were adopted by Fireplace Community residents during our January 2022 retreat.

Thanks for journeying with us!

A month of fun events and good friends!

Julia reflects on The Fireplace and religious life for Global Sisters Report.

Blessing our new home!

Julia reflects on why she felt called to start The Fireplace in this Messy Jesus Business blog post.