June 13, 2020
ABC honors Cramer family, raises $30,578
Not even a global pandemic could stop Abundant Life's 3rd Annual Art of Building Community benefit, but it did force the normally in-person event online. Nearly 100 viewers logged onto Facebook Live on June 9 to enjoy the hour-long program hosted by Andrea Copeland-Whitsett. Among the pre-recorded segments, Director of Community Engagement Anne Brown presented the prestigious Sherman-Rogers...
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!
February 19, 2020
Emotionally Healthy Activism workshop recording now available
How do we pursue social justice in ways that are physically and emotionally sustainable? What is the relationship between activism and rest? What does emotionally healthy activism look like after August 12th? To explore these questions, Abundant Life and First United Methodist Church recently hosted InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Area Director Jonathan Walton for an interactive workshop...
December 3, 2019
Invest in their hopes and dreams this #GivingTuesday (video)
"What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me?" - Psalm 116:12 This #GivingTuesday, invest in the hopes and dreams of our Prospect neighbors! All donations made on #GivingTuesday (December 3) will be matched up to $15,000 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Maximize your impact by giving right at 8AM EST on Facebook to have your gift triple matched! Or give any other...
July 23, 2019
My Abundant Life Story: Dieira Henderson
"The adventures I had were amazing and wonderful, but what I realize now as an adult is that God’s love and his truths were planted in me at such a young age." On June 13, former program participant Dieira Henderson shared her Abundant Life story with attendees of our 2nd Annual Art of Building Community benefit. Dieira's involvement spans 19 years, and includes Johnson Tutoring and Bible Club,...
July 15, 2019
Layman family honored at 2nd Annual Art of Building Community
On a mid-June night when nearly 200 community members gathered at Trinity Presbyterian Church to celebrate and support the work of Abundant Life, Director of Community Engagement Anne Brown presented the Sherman-Rogers Community Builder Award to the Layman family. The honor punctuated the 2nd Annual Art of Building Community's uplifting program, which also featured original artwork by Abundant...