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Dec 17, 2018
In the midst of this Advent season, I am reminded of the words of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Advent sermon 90 years ago: “One day, at the last judgment, he will separate the sheep and the goats and will say to those on his right: “Come, you blessed,…I was hungry and you fed me… (Matt. […]
Dec 10, 2018
This year has been a season of transition for Abundant Life Ministries. During this spring I was hired as Executive Director, and we took further steps to clarify the direction of our ministry and invest more deeply in the lives of those in our neighborhood. Since the spring, we have developed a strategic plan that outlines our […]
Dec 03, 2018
Dear Abundant Life partners, neighbors, volunteers, and friends, Please join us for refreshments and a time of blessing our new offices, program space, and home on Sunday, December 16, 3:00-4:30 at our new house: 780 Prospect Avenue. You have helped in some way to make this new chapter in the ministry possible and we want […]
Nov 27, 2018
“What do you like about Abundant Life?” “What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me?” – Psalm 116:12 Make an impact for Prospect families and help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal of $25,000! Here’s how: 1. Give on Facebook, preferably right at 8AM EST (Facebook will match donations until $7 […]
Oct 23, 2018
For the sixth straight fall, STRIVE students and mentors descended on Watermarks Camp in Scottsville for an overnight retreat on October 12-13. Because of STRIVE’s reliance on one-on-one relationships, the annual retreat is not only a great way for mentoring pairs to bond with each other, but with other members of the program, as well. […]
Oct 11, 2018
As part of President Ryan’s inauguration weekend, UVA is hosting a Community Bridges 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 20. To demonstrate the University’s commitment to a strong nonprofit sector, the 5K benefits the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) and its member organizations, including Abundant Life! Please consider joining our team by participating in one of […]