The goal of Unity Works is to help congregations and individuals understand challenges faced by those trapped in poverty, particularly those who are homeless or at-risk for becoming homeless. During this six-week series of workshops, participants will become more familiar with how the faith community can help prevent homelessness by working in partnership with faith-based [...]
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The goal of Unity Works is to help congregations and individuals understand challenges faced by those trapped in poverty, particularly those who are homeless or at-risk for becoming homeless. During this eight week series of workshops, participants will become more familiar with how the faith community can help prevent homelessness by working in partnership with [...]
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This summer we will be continuing the Unity Works conversation by asking some tough questions and by exploring some challenging books that will help us better understand the issue of poverty, the role of people of faith, and the theological basis for a faithful response to the needs around us. Below is a list of [...]
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Spring 2009 Evening Session Unity Works Graduates! Linda Geho Bentley Heese Susan Hicklin Beverly Kee Carolyn Longmire Tom Mitchell Lori Plumley Ann Pryor Kathy Spotts Jane Vaughn Sandra White Where do you go from here: “To a permanent commitment (and a commitment from my church) to work within the inner city of Richmond. I want [...]
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Last week everyone created their vision boards. I didn’t get the pleasure of being there, but I look forward to hearing about them. Wendy will not be able to post a blog because she shattered her wrist, and it happens to be her the arm that she writes with. Please kepp her in prayer as [...]
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On April 30th, we looked at the main barriers to individuals obtaining and maintaining housing. Wendy pointed out that individuals must have employment in order to enter transitional and private party housing. Even those who have employment are often unable to maintain employment due to recurring issues with substance abuse, which is the largest single [...]
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This past Thursday, Erika Haskins from Homeward was with us and she shared with us some information about the homeless network system. She emphasized the gaps that exist on either end of the spectrum in prevention and in permanent housing stability and the two year process that people in homelessness go through in order to [...]
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Hello to our Spring 2009 Evening Workshop of Unity Works. As we explained in our first session, you will have to participate in the blogs weekly- sharing your thoughts and ideas about the book as well as what we may have discussed in the workshop session. This past week was our first session, which was [...]
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In response to our discussion on Substance Abuse, one of our Unity Works participants asked a very challenging question about the role of the Gospel and AA programs. Since my response to that question is a very personal one that reveals much of my personal theology I have posted my response on my personal [...]
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In September of 2004, just one month before I met Shannon and a year before Embrace started, after spending the entire summer in prayer about where God would lead me after seminary. I composed my personal dream, vision, and mission. I started by listing out the key verses that spoke most powerfully to me and [...]
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