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Tag Archives: food pantry
Madonna
Madonna at the Food Pantry Christmas Eve, 2015 She caught me unaware when she turned around, Saw my face and exclaimed, “I know you!” She was indeed familiar, whether in body or spirit. Coffee in one hand, wrapping her sweater … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Eve, faith, food pantry, God, incarnation, madonna, ministry, nativity, pregnancy, spirituality
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Restorative Justice
A few weeks ago, one of my BSW students sent me an email. She was doing a summer internship with the First Lady’s office and on the side, doing some volunteer work with the office for restorative justice. Virginia has … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged Christianity, classism, food pantry, forgiveness, God, Jesus, justice, ministry, prayer, prisoners, Racism, reconciliation, restorative justice, service, social justice, social work
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Mega Savings
I come from a long line of frugal people. Growing up, the grocery story circulars would come around mid-week, and we’d begin making a list by store chain of items listed for sale. We often re-purposed an old envelope, so that … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged abundance, belief, Blessing, Christianity, coupons, doubt, everyday miracles, faith, feeding the 5000, food justice, food pantry, frugality, God, gratitude, groceries, ministry, savings, service, social work, Thanksgiving
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Turkeys of Thanks
An update on the “Turkeys of Thanks” campaign that I began Talking Turkey back in September. I stood in front of my congregation today, six weeks after we began, feeling my eyes moisten with tears as I announced that we … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual journey, work and life
Tagged charity, community, faith, food pantry, giving, God, grace, lessons, ministry, thankfulness, Thanksgiving
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Breaking Bread
When I woke on this second full day of autumn, the skies were gray and the possibility of rain hung in the air like a wet blanket. My daughter was tired and took her temperature four times, hoping that she … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual journey, work and life
Tagged church, communion, daily ordinary, Eucharist, faith, feeding the 5000, food pantry, service, spirituality, vocation
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Talking Turkey
There are some times when I have well thought out planning sessions on paper that involve flow charts and reasoned action. I visualize a big picture, create strategies to arrive at a destination, and bring in others who share my … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged commitment, faith, food justice, food pantry, gratitude, service, sicial work, Thanksgiving
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