Flash Blog! This was written and published in 10 minutes so get ready for some stream of consciousness! Being “In Mission Service” feels weird to me. What does that even mean? It makes me feel uncomfy because I think of the harm that people with the title “missionary” have done in the past and are …
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God, Rainbows, and Being Inclusive
Its National Coming Out Day! YAY!!!!!!!! A few weeks ago, the Tucson YAVs all attended a Pride Festival together as a community event! I love pride! This was my second Pride Festival and I fully believe that Pride, not Disney World is the happiest place on earth. There is so much joy. Its a celebration …
Generosity like Jesus wanted
I have a pretty clear memory of being in Sunday school as a child and hearing a Bible story about a woman giving all she had. Jesus and his disciples were in the Temple watching as people were giving their offerings, many had lots of wealth and were giving a lot, but one woman only …
White Supremacy isn’t extinct, yet.
I have never been so aware of the color of my skin. That was my main reflection after spending a day of YAV orientation in New York City. My time as a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) started with all 48 YAVs gathering for orientation, or as it is affectionately called “Dis-orientation.” There was no time …
Getting to know me
Hi friends! Thanks for joining me. Here’s a little bit about who I am and what I am hoping for my YAV year. I am a Virginia native, growing up in Millboro and attending Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. Since graduating college in 2017, I have been teaching outdoor education in Texas, Colorado, and Virginia. In …
Laura's year in Tucson 