In 1984 Roger Sawtell & his wife Susan & another couple decided to form a residential Christian community
- a community of households living under one roof
- by combining two neighbouring houses on a suburban street in Northampton The Neighbours Community grew to encompass four neighbouring houses & was a home to more than 50 people over the course of 23 years The members lived in simple Christian fellowship according to New Testament principles & shared their home with people who had particular need for support particularly those with mental health difficulties Under One Roof is a unique & inspiring book which tells the story of The Neighbours Community &
- as a guide for others interested in the principles of living in community
- looks at the wider world movement of communities & new monasticism with examples such as the Iona Community L' Arche Taize & Quaker communities