Spirituality: Living for God
One of my goals for my year with Mercy Volunteer Corp was to try new things. While I have experienced many new places, people, and activities one stands out so far. As part of our orientation, we learned what is…
Cincinnati: An Unexpected Journey, a Surprising City
When people ask me why I decided to do a year of service with Mercy Volunteer Corps, I usually start by saying that my journey here was not typical. I came to the program very late, with only a few…
Resilient: Serving in Cincinnati
“Each human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin to listen to each other's stories, things begin to change. We begin the movement from…
Moving Cities: Learning to Grow
I am a born and raised California girl, and I sure am thankful. It’s the land of 118 beach cities, a melting pot of diverse culture, and Disneyland. My whole family still lives there, and both sets of grandparents raised…
A Lens to See the World
My year of service with Mercy Volunteer Corps is a particularly stark example of life as a murky and ambiguous plane of decision-making. I’m serving this year with MVC in Cincinnati, working in hospital chaplaincy. I’ve changed cities, jobs, type…