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XPLOR Residents, I Believe in You

Mady McColm | November 22, 2019

XPLORmore Resident Mady McColm shared a heartwarming letter with her fellow XPLOR Residents. #CalledtoCare

Left to Right: Jaclyn Oden-Peace, Mady McColm, Bonnie Osei-Frimpong

ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM, STORIES, XPLOR

General Assembly 2019, Abiding in DOC

Mady McColm | September 03, 2019

2019-20 XPLORmore resident Mady McColm shares a reflection from her time at the 2019 General Assembly.

They Completely Accepted and Cared for Me

Mady McColm | May 15, 2019

Mady McColm, NBA XPLOR 2018-19 Resident, says, "People talk a big game about discipleship and “changing the world”. Sometimes, I think of making an impact as making global changes, single-handedly fixing the system, or sticking it to “the man”. But here in St. Louis, this congregation is actually changing the world, or at least changing my world."

Events

PRISON & JAIL MINISTRIES

The Prison Abolition Movement: Eliminating the Prison Industrial Complex

July 16, 2020

The Prison Abolition Movement has many facets worth exploring. Dr. Jason Williams, Assistant Professor, Justice Studies at Montclair State University will lead this important webinar and discussion as the church explores alternatives to our broken corrections system.

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Partners

OLDER ADULTS, CHILDREN / YOUTH / FAMILY, HOUSING

Juliette Fowler Communities

Dallas, TX

Juliette Fowler Communities is a neighborhood of choice and connection, of caring and service, of faith and fulfillment. Founded more than 120 years ago as an intergenerational community, Fowler serves children, youth, seniors, and their families.