Immaculate Heart Community

The Immaculate Heart Community is an ecumenical community in Los Angeles, CA, established in 1970 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They have evolved into a diverse community that embraces differences in worship styles, gender, sexual orientation, economic position, relationship status, race, and culture. Their commitment is to go forth into the world with untarnished hearts, offering love, alleviating human suffering, standing with the marginalized, resisting injustice, supporting the impoverished, and protecting the planet. The Immaculate Heart Community cultivates spiritual development and values compassion, adaptation to change, mutual respect, conflict resolution, forgiveness, honest communication, and a desire to help those in need. They draw inspiration from the life, work, and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, and their service is rooted in love and a spirit of generosity. The community shares benefits and responsibilities, combining talents, resources, and energies to collaborate in service, and their governance is based on principles of equality, personal responsibility, generosity, and compassion.

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