As with many people in this COVID lockdown, I am losing track of time. Every once in a while I am jolted into the realization that time is passing. Once it was a Sunday morning, when I realized how many … Continue reading Living a Life of Minutiae Week by Week
Hello all! As you may already know, last night South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 day national lockdown starting on Thursday. This means that almost everything is shutting down, and I’ll be required to stay at home except … Continue reading What's In My (Shopping) Bag?– COVID-19 Lockdown Edition
It’s been a little while since I’ve checked in. I’ve delayed writing this post for days now, leaving it undone from my daily to-do list each day. My hesitation is not because things are bad, or that I have nothing … Continue reading Can’t Go Over It, Can’t Go Under It
This past week or so I’ve been pulling the small pieces of my life together to make something cohesive. All the obvious, omni-present aspects of adult life come to the forefront of my mind multiple times per day. I’ve never … Continue reading Suddenly in the Driver’s Seat
Hello all! As you almost certainly know, part of my work for YASC included fundraising with a goal of reaching $10,000. I’m delighted to announce that I have met that goal! Fundraising was a huge challenge for me as I … Continue reading Exciting Fundraising Update
Sunday was The Big Day. I worshiped at St. Michael’s and All Angels, and received a very warm welcome. St. Michael’s is a large parish, and there were about 300 parishioners in the pews. The service is multi-lingual with songs … Continue reading Different Place, Same Holy Spirit
After about 24 hours in transit from my house to Father Clayton’s, I’m finally here and have officially started my term of service! For the first few days I have been welcomed into Father Clayton’s (the rector of St. Michael’s … Continue reading Welcomed Home
Welcome to my my debut blog post! I’m so glad you’re here! I’m so excited and happy to be going to South Africa this fall, and I hope that you enjoy following along with my various adventures over the course of the year. I know that I’ll be working in an Anglican parish in Alexandra, which is outside of Johannesburg, in their youth ministries. I’ll be posting again when I get more specific information about how I’ll be serving at my placement. And now, a quick tour of my blog: On the main page you’ll be able to find all … Continue reading Wow! You’re Here!
A Year of Service in South Africa 