We usually write in this space about your wonderful donations or items that we need. Today I’m writing about how your wonderful donations make an impact in the lives of our neighbors. We are working with Carver County in a food rescue program. Food that would be thrown out is recovered from restaurants and events […]
Change can be a very good thing, if managed properly. What needs changing in your life? Your Foundation is also changing. Michael Cunningham, longtime member of MCLC and longtime Vice President of the Foundation Board is replacing me as President. It is the right time for this and I am delighted and know that he […]
Demsa Renovations Near the End After years of planning, design, redesign, demolition, construction, redesign, and more construction, we are nearing the completion of the renovations of the Demsa Health Referral Center. The final step of this long process has been the receipt and installation of equipment from Global Health Ministry. The 40-foot container of equipment […]
IT’S BEEN A VERY LONG WINTER Thank goodness for our quilt group that meets three times a month to give us a wonderful opportunity for fellowship while we make warm quilts for the homeless folks in the metro area. If you know of any women who have time on their hands, are a bit lonely, […]
What is your favorite kind of volunteering? Do you like making things? Working with people? Beautifying the outdoors? There are so many options, and here at Mount Calvary, we have abundant gifts, a significant capacity to help others, and an amazing spirit for service. But, like most people, we’re busy, and we like to know […]
Okay, it’s time for some words of encouragement. I want everyone to get in the game, to play a key role, to…participate. As I write about the state of the church, I not only look at where we are, but also where we want to be. What our future will look like, and what activities […]
Save the Date! Grab your phone or daily planner and flip to July. The Tonka Mud Run, which benefits Many Hands Many Meals, is July 14 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. Whether you want to tackle a fun, family-friendly athletic challenge, or would like to volunteer on the course, there are ways for everyone to […]
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM NAMED TO CHAIR In its April meeting, the Mount Calvary Foundation board named Michael Cunningham to the role of President. He replaces Ross McGlasson who has served as president for 15 years. Michael has been the vice-president for several years and a member of MCLC for a long time. Ross will continue to […]
It has been Serve to the Max at Mount Calvary and it always reminds me of the volunteers at His House who always Serve to the Max. I wanted to share the story of one volunteer that serves beyond the max —at His House that person is Teresa Fuller. When my husband had a temporary […]
Families Moving Forward (FMF) has a lofty goal – to end homelessness, one family at a time. And, one family at a time, they are achieving that goal. They work to provide routines, computer access, childcare, transportation and financial education to assist homeless families in finding work and housing. In addition, they partner with about […]
