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A call to and apologetic for postmodern "extreme" community. Radical discipleship key to raising up from a decimated youth culture an army of martyrs.
http://churchholymartyrs.org/Community/DOINGCHURCHBACKWARDS.htm

Ecumenical, international community in Taizé, France.
http://www.taize.fr

Founded by Chiara Lubich in Italy. Focuses on the creation of the "Domestic Church". Movement has several "Mariopolis", cities run totally according to Gospel principles.
http://www.rc.net/focolare/

The Order of Saint Michael is an ecumenical Christian community oriented toward self-knowledge and spiritual growth, including clergy as well as lay members.
http://www.panix.com/~wlinden/osm.html

A charismatic ecumenical group, consisting of married couples, and singles. Meets weekly and engages in social outreach, renewal, and healing.
http://www.peopleofpraise.org

The Othona Community, a Christian community in Dorset, UK welcomes visitors of all faiths and none and offers retreats, short courses and periods of "open space"
http://www.othona-bb.org.uk

Antioch is where people were first called Christians. Here you will find Australian Antioch Community pages.
http://www.antioch.org.au

An ecumenical, charismatic community of Christians in East Lansing, Michigan.
http://www.workofchrist.com

The vision, structure and strategy for this church movement. Includes historical grounding.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/CelebratedMinistries

Not official site about Taizé, and the activities in Italy
http://www.mediabook.net

Bethel is made up of two major organisations Bethel Services and Bethel Community with a number of subsidiary groups, responsible for other activities.
http://www.bethelservices.com.au

General hangout and communications center for Christians
http://www.1truth.net

Some large Christian churches are becoming self-contained communities. [Requires free NYTImes.com registration to view]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/09/garden/09CHUR.html

The Christian Financial Network, Inc., (CFN) is a financial services company that promotes stewardship by providing the Christian community with Bible based financial education, timely financial information, and select financial products and services. Affiliate Program (YES).
http://www.cfnnow.com

An Ecumenical Community based in Sydney, Australia. It has both Catholic and Protestant members who's aim is to live the Christian life according to Acts 2:42.
http://www.servantsofjesus.org

The JPUSA diaspora site for critical thinking and reflection on community life, sharing old memories, contacting old friends, and maintaining relationships.
http://www.angelfire.com/zine/jpusainfo/

Koinonia was is an interacial Christian Community founded by Clarence Jordan in 1942, and is the birthplace of Habitat for Humanity.
http://www.koinoniapartners.org

The Next Reformation website is devoted to sharing ideas and offering articles written on the Housechurch movement, and enlightening the churched and the unchurched people of this world that: Church doesn't have to be another institution.
http://www.nextreformation.com

On this site you will eventually find some of the best churches in America, 300 Catholic parishes and 300 Protestant congregations. This study is underwritten by the Lily Endowment.
http://people.uncw.edu/wilkesp/churchstudy/

A non-profit foundation established to advance Christian Disciple of Jesus communities, as well as Christian heritage and values in character, culture, education, and the arts.
http://www.milesfamilyfoundation.org/

Resource center for teaching and discipling believers in Christ, located in Lilburn, Georgia. Web site includes e-mail contact for answering specific questions and for support.
http://aletheiachristiancenter.faithweb.com