An intentional urban community in Chicago

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About Us

Sophia Community is an intentional community living in a lovely big house in Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago. Founded by 4 young women in 1993, we have developed a culture tested over time, able to support both single people and families. Our community lives "family-style", sharing the highs and lows of our lives in presence to each other. Our landlords are the Quakers, who use the house for their meetings. We manage a small guest business on their behalf.
Diverse
Family-Friendly
LGBTQ-affirming

Gallery

Photos from recent community retreats

Blog Posts

For a deeper view of how we live together, explore our blog posts.
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Being a new member
On a hot and sticky day last June, I moved into Sophia community, carrying my bags up the stairs to…
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Interpersonal Conflicts Policy
Conflicts are normal in a healthy community. Common causes are different personality types, different styles of dealing with conflicts, and…
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Our Community Covenant
To endure, a community needs both heart and structures. Interpersonal relations bind it together, and structures channel that energy in…
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Members
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Location

We live in Quaker House, the Meeting House of 57th Street Meeting of Friends.
Quaker House
Quaker House

110 year old house with big backyard

Spacious, wood-paneled, lovely

Hyde Park
Hyde Park

Great neighborhood for kids and students

Progressive, diverse, activist

Chicago
Chicago

A city of neighborhoods

Gritty, lively, cultural, Lake Michigan.

Contact us

Address
5615 S Woodlawn Ave Chicago IL 606037
Email/Phone
E-mail: info@sophiacommunity.org Phone: 773 955-1325

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