Rachel writes: In order to lay the groundwork for future posts, it seems fitting to begin with what I have learned and loved about my work placement at the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center. First,...
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YAV Erin in Asheville — Everything I Wanted
Erin writes Today, I went out for coffee with a friend who is interested in doing the Young Adult Volunteer program. Toward the end, the conversation naturally turned toward what the program is really...
Giving Sunday — December 9
Time to put the annual Giving Sunday on your calendar: Sunday, December 9. Choose from one (or all) of the following four giving opportunities at both our 8:30am and 10:45am services: Coats for Kids...
Do You Want to Know More About Loaves and Fishes?
The Deacons operate a “Loaves & Fishes” ministry, which brings home-made meals to folks who have just returned home after a hospitalization or a rehab stay, for instance, and who would have difficulty...
The Food Pantry Needs YOU!
Groceries in Brown Paper Bag ca. 2002 DID YOU KNOW? The First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Food Pantry has a matching Grant that is critical to their ability to serve the hungry. This Grant will match,...
Farmworker Testimonies — From Rural and Migrant Ministry
Would you like to learn more about the farmworkers about whom Richard Witt spoke on Sunday, November 11? Rural and Migrant Ministries has published their stories. These are the testimonies of several...
This Isn’t A Game For Me — YAV Erin in Asheville
Erin writes: I’ve put off writing this post for a month. I wanted to be able to say with certainty, “This year is not a game for me. It is _______.” However, I can’t find those words. I don’t...
Items of the Month: Canned Corn and Tomatoes
Again in December we are asking for canned corn or canned tomatoes. These are among our most popular items and often not available at our “grocery store” — Feeding Westchester. When...
YAV Brooke: Everyone has a story, and every story matters!!
That phrase ‘everyone has a story, and every story matters’ has been strong on my heart since I have arrived here in Albuquerque. At Hope Works previously known as St. Martin’s. I sometimes have...
Peace and Global Witness Sunday, November 11
Richard Witt, Executive Director of the Rural & Migrant Ministry, will be our special guest preacher at both services on Peace & Justice Sunday (November 11th). Ordained as an Episcopal priest,...