Gun violence is inherently unjust and unpeaceful. The structures that perpetuate the problem of gun violence in America are unjust and unpeaceful. Our inaction over gun violence is unjust and unpeaceful.
Under Construction: What I learned about God in a building project
If you’re going to put your priest through a crash-course in construction management for three years, you’re going to have to suffer some theological reflections on the experience. So here are just a few of the many things that struck me, while overseeing this...
Don’t Drown (and other obvious advice for Labor Day)
Growing up in Louisiana, I was surrounded by water: two blocks to the bayou, another half block to the river, and pools in almost all my friends’ backyards. I think I was about six years old when my dad gave me the sage advice of “don’t drown.” It was hollered half in...
Living with Hope in Kenya
In Africa about 85 million people live with disabilities. During our April 2024 Kenya Mission Trip, we met and were touched by a disabled child, Caroline. This 16 year old was born with Spina Bifida. With the help and encouragement of Community Healthcare Workers and...
Hardship to Hope in Kawaida, Kenya
Despite abandonment and chronic malnutrition Mary (age 5) and Margaret (age 4} have found hope in the village of Kawaida, Kenya. Through the intervention of Jane, Community Health Worker, and Together for Kenya, these two children are now in a safe transforming...
Together for Kenya Expands Medical Care for Kenyan Children
In May, Together for Kenya committed to providing OPD medical care to children attending Kawaida Primary Schools. Over 1,000 students will now be eligible to obtain diagnostic care and treatment at Nazareth Hospital. Most recently Joseph, an 11 year old in Class six,...
New Communion Procedures
The time has come for us to reopen the altar rail as the primary place of reception for communion. We will begin this shift this Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, December 3, at both our 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services. We’re excited that we have enough liturgical...
Together for Kenya Builds Entrepreneurs
Across Kenya, around half of 14 to 17 year olds do not finish high school. For nearly 10 years, Together for Kenya and others have found innovative ways to enhance education and increase the knowledge and skills of these precious young children. This past week, Kate...
Nutrition in Education Project
Hunger affects both physical and mental development in children. In Kenya, 23 million children go to school without anything to eat. In 2022 Together for Kenya recognized the food crisis in the Kiambu area of Kenya and began a program to support vulnerable and...