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Youth Weekend of Service in South Los Angeles

A few weeks before my spring break was to take place, some of my youth family and I ventured to the far lands of South Los Angeles for a Sierra Service Project Weekend of Service. We were split into two groups and headed to our designated projects. My group was sent to the roofing project at Compton Jr. Posse, an equestrian center for at-risk youth. It was about half-way done when our group got there, and after proper instruction we dove right in. I got along well with my group, and everyone...

Hawai'i Holds "Designing Creative Worship" Workshops

DESIGNING CREATIVE WORSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY A POSTMODERN WORLD This workshop for preachers, musicians, worship planners, and church leaders will be held April 11-21 at various locations throughout the Hawai`i District. The workshop will include practical tools for planning worship, including media, and utilizing the resources available. Leading the workshops will be Mary J. Scifres, United Methodist Pastor and Abingdon Press Author. Mary Scifres chairs the worship planning team for...

Orange County Environmental Stewardship Sermon Contest

The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the environment (OCICE) would like to announce our first Environmental Stewardship Sermon Award. We have been given a generous donation of $1,500 to be awarded to the faith leader who preaches the best sermon on taking care of the beautiful earth that God has entrusted to us. The contest is open to all faiths, with the exception of OCICE board and committee members. The sermon may be given any time up until April 29th, which is the deadline for...

Sierra Service Project Sends Youth and Young Adults to Central America

The Sierra Service Project has sent teams of young people to serve and learn in Central America since 2003. These are challenging, life-changing and extremely rewarding experiences for mature young people eager to grow in faith and understanding. These projects focus on social justice; participants immerse themselves in the culture of Nicaragua and Guatemala, two of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, working alongside community members in both rural and urban settings....