A Calling to be Present
Dear Future Volunteers, I hope you find meaning in these words and they are able to speak to your heart, as this experience has spoken to mine. When I was discerning what to do after I graduated college, there was…
So Much More Than Stayin’ Alive
“As Travolta says, just stayin' alive” I overhear this amusingly misattributed quote from one of the regulars who hang out at the public square known as the "hub," the transportation and shopping nexus at the northern edge of Mott Haven,…
Serving in the Spirit of Mutuality
Breathe in, pause, breathe out, and focus on the present. Remember why you’re here. These are the things that pass through my mind dozens of times daily as a volunteer. Each day begins with oatmeal, quiet music, and opening up…
Exploring, Nurturing, & Cultivating Vulnerability
My second year of service with MVC has helped me understand vulnerability in new ways. I work with hospital chaplains as a Spiritual Care Assistant for Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to this experience in hospital ministry, I mostly…
The Beauty of the New York City Subway
The New York City subway system is completely unparalleled. During its peak, it carried over six million people daily. Even now, during the COVID era, it carries over two million people every single day. It travels to over 400 stations…