Lafayette Mayor Hosts LUM Students
Last week, the students enrolled in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program were invited to Lafayette City Hall by the honorable Mayor Tony Roswarski. Mayor Roswarski shared his story
Two Local Job Openings
Position Announcements—Please Share Below are two professional positions in education and childcare. One is a half time position at Lafayette Urban Ministry working with students in the After School and
Meet the 5th Quarter Teachers
LUM is thrilled to introduce the teachers for the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Pictured with Rev. Cindy Haley, program director, they are (from L to R) as follows: Claire
5th Quarter Has Begun!
Each year at this time the LUM childcare programs transition from after school care to full-day summer childcare. LUM After School Program concluded another successful year, and the LUM 5th
LUM’s Friendship Extended to Mother Emmanuel
A Message from Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director My son, Jonathan, and I visited Charleston, South Carolina during his recent spring break. While there, we worshipped with the congregation of
Bah Humbug! Battling Your Inner Scrooge
By Joe Micon, LUM Executive Director I have an inner Scrooge. There, I said it. Perhaps over the years I have grown a little cynical about Christmas. Too much to
Summer’s Over for LUM 5th Quarter
As the school year begins, the teachers with the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program are confident that our students are better prepared than their peers to succeed. During this
LUM Youth Programs Need Volunteers
Volunteers needed for the following LUM Youth Programs: 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program After School Program LUM Camp Counselors — ALL POSITIONS FILLED Learn more about these LUM volunteer opportunities below.
LUM 5th Quarter – Building Strong Children
Summer 2016 Dear Friend, Famed abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglas once said “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” It is a sentiment that we share
Luna Moth Spotted in LUM Prairie Grass
Earlier this week there was an exciting “visitor” in the LUM prairie grass — a Luna Moth. Monique Parent, LUM custodian, spotted the camouflaged, green Luna Moth and captured this