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You can download an application here. Call Project coordinator Amy Dierlam at 916-455-0643 or email flpadmin for details.
SACRAMENTO
Episcopal-Lutheran
Campus Ministry
Announces the
Faith & Leadership Project
A residential community for students attending college in Sacramento
Are you...
- a student working towards a degree at a Sacramento campus?
- exploring the place of faith and religion in your life?
- committed to social justice and community service?
- between the ages of 18 and 28?
- seeking help with expenses?
What is the Faith & Leadership Project?
The Faith & Leadership Project is a collaboration between the Episcopal and Lutheran campus ministries to provide Sacramento area college students a chance to live in an intentional faith-based community with other students. It offers students the opportunity to explore their faith and their religion while emphasizing Christian fellowship, intentional living. and community service.
What will I be doing?
Your commitment:
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live in a student community, rent free up to 2 semesters
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participate in a weekly community theological reflection with a clergy person
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participate in a weekly house meeting which includes helping cook dinner
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choose and work at one of 5 selected social service agencies for 5-10 hours per week
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attend weekly worship services and participate in the life of All Saints Episcopal Church
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meet with your spiritual mentor for spiritual direction at least once a month
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enroll in a Sacramento Area college/Univeristy for a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester and remain in good academic standing.
The F&LP has partnered with numerous local community service organizations to offer a variety of volunteer positions so you can find an opportunity that compliments your major, career goals, or personal interest. The following positions are currently available. This page currently needs updating - but this is what has been offered in the past. Job Description page.
Available Positions:
School tutor/classroom aide
Community Health Clinic Aide
Food and Clothing Closet Aide
Variety of positions at Area women's homeless shelter
Food Closet Intern
Dining Room aide feeding the homeless for lunch
Want to talk about the project? E-mail the flpadmin@sacacmin.com
How do I apply?
Download an application form and email, mail or fax it in.
Important Dates:
Summer 09SESSION
Application Deadline: until filled
Session Dates: June 1 - August 9th
Fall 09 Session
Application Deadline: until filled
Session Dates: August 17 - December 19th.
Other Information:
The apartments for the F&LP are located immediately south of the Sac City campus, adjacent to the All Saints Memorial Episcopal Church where students attend.
The Faith & Leadership Project welcomes students of all majors, denominations and stages in their spiritual journey. You don't have to be sure of anything, just open to exploring the questions; that's the whole point. The F&LP is a collaborative conversation on spirituality and, like all great conversations, diverse viewpoints are an essential part of meaningful and productive discourse. Bring your voice to our table!
Whom should I contact?
Project coordinator Amy Dierlam at:
All Saints Episcopal Church
2076 Sutterville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-455-0643
flpadmin@sacacmin.com
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