April 23, 2020
Save the Date! Virtual Art of Building Community on 6/9
Mark your calendars! Our 3rd annual Art of Building Community benefit is coming to you virtually on June 9, 2020! Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels for your invitation and more details. You may view ABC live from 7:15-8:30pm on our Facebook page or YouTube channel. We hope you will join us from the comfort of your home! Make sure you preview the art auction, which goes...
April 21, 2020
Fellows Reflection: “A Year Ago”
A year ago, if you had told me I would be studying for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) and taking it in two short months, I would have called you crazy. A year ago, I committed to join the inaugural Abundant Life Fellows Program and move to Charlottesville in August. A year ago, I was hoping that by the time I graduated from Penn State University, I would have more clarity on what my...
April 12, 2020
Easter greetings from Abundant Life! ?
We may be social distancing and stuck in our homes, but we can still celebrate our risen Lord! This week, Abundant Life's staff came together over Zoom to record this special Easter reading, song, and message just for you! Enjoy!
March 25, 2020
Abundant Life aiding 10 Prospect families displaced by fire
UPDATE: Our fundraiser for the fire victims has ended. Thank you to everyone who gave and spread the word. Between Facebook and our website, we raised $26,725! As of April 17, of the ten households that were displaced, six have returned to their homes in Greenstone on 5th and one has completed an already-planned move elsewhere from before the fire. The remaining three households are still in...
March 19, 2020
Reflection from our Director: Peace in the Storm
Dear Abundant Life Friends, The story of Jesus calming a storm (Matt. 8:23-27) has always fascinated me. The disciples find themselves out at sea with Jesus onboard, but Jesus is asleep as a storm emerges. As they hear the sounds of whirling winds and rampant rain, and waves begin to make their way into the boat, the disciples are terrified. “Where is Jesus?” they ask. “And why isn’t he doing...
March 13, 2020
Changes in programming due to COVID-19
In an effort to care for the well-being of our neighbors, Abundant Life is taking the following measures, effective immediately, in response to growing concerns about COVID-19: Mentoring/Discipleship Programs We are suspending group meetings for our youth mentoring/discipleship programs (Royal Girls, 5/8 Club, Crown Academy, and STRIVE) for the rest of March as we reassess the trajectory of the...