Happy New Year from LUM
Let’s take a moment this New Year’s Eve to “Make a Toast” to the LUM accomplishments of 2014. Raise a Glass… If you prepared a meal for the homeless and
Consider an End-of-the-Year Donation
When Christmas and the New Year approach, many are motivated to think about philanthropy and goodwill toward the community. It is also a perfect time to assess what you have
Happy Holidays from LUM
As we “wait in joyful hope,” the members of LUM board of directors and staff wish you and your family to a very Merry Christmas. It is a time to
LUM Board and Mayor Discuss Homeless Services
The Lafayette Urban Ministry Board of Directors was pleased to welcome Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski to its November meeting for the purpose of discussing issues related to services to the
A Promise as Enduring as America
By Joe Micon, LUM executive director Have you heard the one about the busload filled with homeless families from Chicago that pulled up in front of LUM because our social
Mary Anderson celebrates 20 Years with LUM
Twenty years ago this month, Rev. Carl Malmgren saw something special in Mary Anderson and recommended that she be offered the three-month, part-time position with LUM to coordinate Jubilee Christmas
Icon of St. Xenia Venerated at LUM
Icon of St. Xenia presentation & blessing Don Nead, one of the founding members of the Lafayette Urban Ministry and retired Presbyterian campus minister, presented the Icon of St. Xenia,
Holiday Greeting from LUM
As we “wait in joyful anticipation,” the LUM board members and staff have time to reflect. At this time of year, our thoughts turn gratefully to those whose have contributed
Meet the LUM Executive Council – Tricia Sembroski
Treasurer: Tricia Sembroski Tricia is an at-large member of the LUM Board currently serving as LUM’s treasurer, and a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Tricia is an
Meet the LUM Executive Council – Kevin Bowers
Liaison for Program & Planning: Kevin Bowers Pastor Kevin Bowers has represented his church, Bethany Presbyterian Church, on the LUM Board since 2006; and has served in the past as