The Chemin Neuf Community:
A Life of Work and Sharing

Who we are:
      For the Sake of Christ and the Gospel
    A Life of Work and Sharing
    A Passion for Unity
    Serving the Church and the World

What we do:
      Cana Mission
    Youth Mission
    Retreats & Healing
    Parish & Liturgy
    Ecumenical Study
    Music and the Arts

Where we are:
      In France
    In English-speaking countries
    Throughout the world

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Members of the Chemin Neuf Community choose to live either in Common Life Fraternities, or in Neighbourhood Fraternities. In the first case, they live together under the same roof, sharing their income; in the second, they live in their own homes, give a tithe to the Community, and meet together regularly for prayer and fellowship. All members of the Community make the same promises of simplification of life, chastity within their different states of life, and obedience to the discernment of the Community.

The majority of the Community's members work professionally, although many work full-time for the Church or the Chemin Neuf's missions. The Community's income covers its own daily needs, but mission activity depends on Providence (often in the form of donations).

Members of Chemin Neuf commit to a daily time of personal prayer, a programme of spiritual direction, and an annual retreat. They meet in small fraternity groups (7-12 people) for a shared meal at least once a week, and also attend a weekly prayer group. They also support one or more of the Community's missions (depending on their availability).