Riza Intentional Christian Communities

Riza is a nonprofit organization that creates vibrant Christian housing communities that embody the way Jesus for the good of our city. We currently have open rooms in a community rented apartment and are recruiting members interested in Christian community! Learn more about us at www.rizacommunity.org.

The Apartment (Availability Starting 9/1)

This beautiful, renovated two-story apartment has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  The main floor is two bedrooms and a full bathroom, an ENORMOUS kitchen and living room as well as a small dining area. The garden level is another two bedrooms, full bathroom and large common area. There is a laundry room that also provides lots of extra storage space. There is a cozy back porch with a small backyard, perfect for relaxing in the summer. There is free street parking and two spots available on the property, so parking is not an issue!

Watch a video walkthrough here

The Area

Located in the beautiful JP/Roslindale area, residents have easy access to amazing green spaces nearby: the Arnold Arboretum, Forest Hills Cemetery, and trails on the Emerald Necklace. The apartment is located a little over half a mile from Forest Hills T station, so it is walkable or available by the 32 bus which runs frequently steps from the front door. Easy access via Forest Hills to downtown or the Longwood Medical Area. This is a safe, friendly .area with shops and restaurants nearby in Roslindale Village, Forest Hills, and Centre street.

The Mission

We are looking for people who would like to join us in exploring what it means to live out our faith in the context of Christian community. Our hope and intention is to be a community where members experience the life of Christ together through day-to-day living and spiritual practices, and through this practiced community become a witness to the watching world of the Kingdom of God.

We are specifically focused on serving the foster care community, so those with an interest in helping foster youth and foster families are strongly encouraged to apply!

To read more about Riza Intentional Christian Communities, see our website here.  There you can read more about our values and practices and what it would look like to live as an experiential community member.

Apartment Details

Total Rent:  $3,600

Room breakdown:

2 small garden-level rooms – $825

1 medium first-floor room – $925

1 large first-floor room – $1025

Utilities not included.  Available  September 1, 2020.

If you are interested, please reach out to household@rizacommunity.org giving us a little more info to the following:

Application Questions:

1. Tell us a little about yourself.
2. Why are you interested in becoming an Experiential Community Member at Riza? (See the website for details on this – https://rizacommunity.org/experiential-community-membership/)
3. Briefly describe your faith journey.
4. What questions do you have for us?

References: Please provide name, email and telephone number for the below listed references.

1. Current/Past Roommate
2. Current landlord
3. Character reference: pastor, mentor, etc