The Power of Seva: Peace Project with Kate Foster Connors
As church leaders, we often don’t know (or we are often unaware of) the impact we might have on another person’s life. How a small act of kindness, a conversation or even a mission experience can make such a difference. Today, we're featuring one person’s experience...
Summer at The Center Video Testimonials
The Center has entered into a busy time as they prepare for around 20 groups that will travel to Baltimore for a unique summer mission experience. Through their model of pairing visiting church groups with local congregations, these groups will be led by local leaders...
Westminster Presbyterian: Living the Easter faith through service
This Hands and Feet Story comes from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Auburn, NY. On Easter morning they had an article published in the local newspaper. In it, they shared their call as a congregation to put their faith into action and invited the community to join...
Reframing Mission Webinar: Engaging youth in faith and politics
Join us as we talk with Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher, a pastor, activist, scholar and founder of Up The Vote 901 and The People's Agenda Convention. We will discuss how we can support youth as they put their faith in action by engaging in the politics of their local...
AMEN St. Louis Summer 2019 Opportunities
It's not too late to bring your 2019 mission trip to AMEN St. Louis this summer. As of today the following weeks are available. (June 2-8, June 23-29 and August 4-10) We encourage you to contact AMEN St. Louis for current availability or check their website at...
Baltimore mission program subverts the notion of church groups “fixing” or “saving” people
Today we're featuring an article that does a wonderful job highlighting The Center and their innovative approach to missions and outreach. It also gives you a taste of what summer program at The Center looks like as they host around 20 groups this summer between June...
CHARM CITY – PBS Documentary Spotlights Unsung Neighbors Lifting Up Baltimore
The Center offers a different kind of mission experience. Visiting groups are immersed in hands-on experiences with local partners who are already engaged in mission work throughout the city of Baltimore and surrounding communities. Groups also spend time with The...
Presbyterians address cash bail plight
Presbyterians address cash bail plight Seeking justice in the system By J. Herbert Nelson, II | Presbyterians Today At age 16, Kalief Browder found himself on New York’s Rikers Island, awaiting trial for a crime he says he didn’t commit. Returning from a party in the...
The Ruach of Spring
The last thing one expects at the start of spring is to get hit with the flu (and yes, I got a flu shot this year)! So imagine my dismay when my visit to the doctor resulted in more than a sinus infection. It was prep week for UCC Norwell, a youth group coming from...
Is That a Giant Wall of Junk?
Only at first glance! Allow me to explain... At The Center we believe that it’s not our job to deliver God to our partner communities for God is already present in the communities our groups might visit! Instead, it’s our job as visitors and new friends to look for...