I joined the Johnson Internship Program (as it was called in the beginning) almost 20 years ago. I had been raised in the church and was active in a campus ministry at my college, but living with two other women during the program was my first experience with Christian community out in the world. We […]
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Meet Liz
Hey, I’m Liz. Originally from southeast Michigan, I graduated in May from Wellesley College and have spent the past four months settling into my life here in Carrboro. Between my work at Rural Advancement Foundation International, building my intentional community through delicious food and deep conversation, and diving into my spiritual community through Eno River […]
Our Partners at RAFI-USA
The Rural Advancement Foundation International – USA (RAFI-USA) believes in order to ensure a safe, adequate supply of healthy food, we must protect farm workers and encourage environmentally sound farming. We see environmental sustainability, economic viability, biodiversity, and social justice as inextricably linked. Therefore, the best way to ensure a just, sustainable future for farming […]
Applications for the 2019-2020 Service Year are Open!
What could a year dedicated to developing yourself as a servant leader, focusing on your spiritual growth, and exploring true relationships with others mean for you? Johnson Service Corps could help you out. JSC is a diverse, ecumenical community of young adults ages 21 to 28 dedicated to service and social justice in Chapel Hill […]
Commissioning at Diocesan Convention
On Friday, November 16, the Corps Members were commissioned as part of the 203rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. As part of the commissioning, the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple asked the Corps Members: “…Will you devote yourselves to loving your neighbors, caring for one another in mind, body, and spirit, seeking […]
Our Partners at Anathoth Community Garden
Mission: Anathoth Community Garden & Farm is a non-profit ministry healing divisions between neighbors and the land by growing food together in Cedar Grove, NC. We do this by: Growing and distributing sustainably-raised vegetables through a sliding-scale Community Supported Agriculture program Teaching adult interns agrarian theology and equipping them to heal divisions in their own […]
CrossTies at COTC
Corps Member Ann Schindler shares her experience with CrossTies at the Chapel of the Cross: Through great conversations and delicious Southern food, I have loved getting to know other Episcopalians who are also in their 20’s and 30’s. After living in a much bigger city (DC) for three years, it is nice to be able […]
Our Partners at CRL
Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that works to protect homeownership and family wealth by fighting predatory lending practices. CRL bases policy recommendations on extensive research into financial practices and their impact on families and communities. CRL has offices in California and North Carolina.
Alumni Spotlight – Chris Shore
My name is Chris Shore, and I participated in a JSC year of service during 2014-2015. What initially drew me to the Johnson Service Corp was the mixture of being able to gain experience in non-profit management and work, the chance to grow spiritually, and my curiosity life in an intentional community. I still find […]
Meet Emily
Hi! I’m Emily. I came to Durham all the way from Houston, Texas, leaving behind a well-paying corporate job, a wonderful community, and a sense of stability. I’m so glad I did. Even though I’m only two months into the service year, I’m already in awe of the people I’ve come to meet, the […]