Each month, a Johnson Service Corps Member will introduce themselves to you in their own words. For December, we invite you to meet Elizabeth! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Hi! My name is Elizabeth Brewington. I am a North Carolina native originally from Greensboro but I have spent the past four years in Wooster, Ohio attending college. It has […]
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Welcome!
Welcome to our new website and to the beginning of a new recruitment season. It is an exciting time at Johnson Service Corps! We hope you’ll take a tour around the new site and let us know what you think. We will soon begin periodic blogs about our Corps Members, our Partner Organizations, and other […]
What’s New and What’s Not
A lot is changing at Johnson Service Corps. We have welcomed new Corps Members and new staff. Some of our Partner Organizations are new to us this year, as well. And in early November, we will launch a new website design. We hope you will take a look and let us know what you think […]
A Vision (Board) for the New Year
Before the holiday break, my cohort and I were invited by JSC staff to create a vision board detailing our intentions for the new year. This activity unexpectedly became a delightfully meditative experience in which I allowed my heart to guide me to those things for which it had been longing. As I put together […]
Trust the Process
As the year comes to a close, I find myself really focusing on being and staying connected to my calling. When I first got here, that was my question and goal to focus on. I needed to discern and spiritually connect with God to find out what he was exactly calling me to do be […]
Powerlessness and Solidarity
This past month I’ve been thinking about what it means to stand with people, to help them, and how those relate. Often, I feel powerless to help, whether that be my own uncertainty coming through or that there isn’t anything I can do to change the person’s situation. In these moments, I struggle to go […]
Self-Compassion is the Compassionate Choice
Before I got to Johnson Service Corps, I had so much compassion and understanding for others, but I never had enough compassion for myself. This month, I learned how important self-love and respect is when are doing work in the world. Compassion for myself has saved myself in a sense. Being the youngest our group […]
From Call to Action
I had a really scary, yet amazing moment of clarity after attending the Dismantling Racism training this month. One of my areas of discernment has been to understand more how my call would look in a daily manner. It’s one thing to be called, but another level of service to turn it into a career […]
Episcopal Service Corps brings young adults together to live and serve in community
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Gratitude for Chapel of the Cross
by Jean Martinez When I began attending the Chapel Of the Cross, I didn’t anticipate become as involved as I am now with the church. The church welcomed me with such warm arms. Although the congregation is big, you get to know so many people at an intimate level. I am so thankful for the […]