Caring For One Another

Caring For One Another When I witness students caring for one another, it “warms the cockles of me’ heart” as the Irish would say.  It is often that these same students serve the homeless, residential and working poor through our Disciple Students in the City at places such as The Church in the Garden, Lawrence […]

In Retreat – Students Renewed in Faith

In Retreat – Students Renewed in Faith “Be still, and know that I am God…”. “Cease striving and know that I am God…” “Let go (of your concerns). Then you will know that I am God…” “Be in awe and know that I am God.” Lanie, a student on our recent weekend Downtowners Campus Ministry […]

A Gift of Service

A Gift of Service A colleague minister approached me personally and asked me if I could find someone who could do rap to help enliven his Christian youth group. I was pondering that recently as our Campus Ministry served a meal at Faith Mission’s homeless shelter. These men have such great spirit. I bet someone […]

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Pope Francis declared September 1st to be a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. In his letter Laudato Si’ he calls us to be present to our beautiful world with care, awe, respect. Each day let us together to do what we can […]

The Work of Forgiveness Is Hard

The Work of Forgiveness Is Hard One of the gifts of my life is to be among the Church Women United as Chaplain. We represent a number of religious denominations and are united in our diversity through serving others, especially women and children. We gather in prayer and community as exemplified through the celebration of […]

Franklin University Commencement: Invocation and Benediction

Franklin University CommencementInvocation and Benediction Invocation Ahh!! Soon to step up these stairs to Graduate.: It has been step by step has it not? Blessings! We gather here with you and unite in prayerful energy to our Creator God who is with you in faith and brings you to this moment. Let us all unite […]

Prayer for Victims

Prayer for Victims Prayer for the Victims, the grieving families, those who are healing from being wounded in the Umpqua Community College shooting in Oregon.  Prepared by Glorya Albertini for the Campus Ministry Meeting Monday, October 5th… Jesus, we thank you this day and for us being able to gather here. We praise you for […]