This year has been different. CVN has responded by pursuing different approaches with the goal of helping you explore and emerge in new ways. We are so thankful to be with you. We value learning how we can better support your programs. Responding well to change can requires re-invention. CVN staff have embraced that we are like a start up with a 60-year history. Alongside you, we are re-imagining faith-based service with creativity grounded in Spirit and community. October’s “Re-Imagine Transformation” un-conference was designed to […]
Category: Advent
Preparing for Annual Membership Meeting
Advent Reflection | Holy Fragility
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. By Jocelyn A. Sideco, Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Catholic Volunteer Network Staff And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John […]
Advent Reflection | Patience and Gentleness
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. By Madeline McKissick, Franciscan Mission Service Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have […]
Advent Reflection | Hopeful Waiting
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. Monica Thom Konschnik, Jesuit Volunteer Corps; Catholic Apostolate Center; Catholic Volunteer Network Board Chair A man named John was sent […]
Advent Reflection | Making the Journey
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. First Sunday of Advent Reflection by Mike McCormick, Augustinian Volunteers and Catholic Volunteer Network Staff Behold, I am sending my […]