That’s How the Light Gets In
The latest blog post from Jud Dolphin Jud Dolphin is the immediate past executive director of Lafayette Urban Ministry, who periodically publishes an article on his blog. His most recent
Position Opening — Shelter Security Staff
Security Staff Position – LUM Emergency Shelter Type: Part-time, paid Hours: Daily – 8 p.m. to midnight or midnight to 7 a.m. Pay: $10.00 per hour Duties: Maintains safety of
LUM Asset Building—Financial Workshops
About a dozen individuals attended the LUM Asset Building Workshop Series, a weekly program which focused on teaching financial skills and strategies. Eight participants received a certificate of completion for
Noticing, Respecting & Supporting
Dear Friend, Many years ago, when I was an undergraduate sociology student at Purdue, I volunteered at the Lafayette Urban Ministry. My job here was to help provide emergency financial
LUM Hosts Purdue Religious Leaders
Last week, LUM hosted the regular meeting of the University Religious Leaders of Purdue. URL is a consortium of religious leaders who serve Purdue students in West Lafayette. LUM provided
Joe Micon – Indiana Bicentennial Torchbearer
Joe Micon, LUM executive director, was a torchbearer in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay — a 3,200 mile journey across the state through each county. The Torch Relay started on
Celebrating Indiana’s Faith Leaders
It’s Indiana’s 200th birthday! In the months ahead we will celebrate our state’s rich history, its famous personalities, its contributions to science, agriculture, sports, and the performing arts. We will
Meet Chris — New LUM Maintenance Director
Christopher Landreth — LUM Maintenance, new director Christopher grew up and lives in Rossville with his wife, Amanda, and his son, Elijah. He graduated from Rossville High School and is
Congrats—LUM Royalty
Alexandra Hicks & Aaron Mak Hoffman were crowned Homecoming King & Queen at Benton Central High School. She’s the daughter of the LUM Office Manager, Linda; and he’s the son
Micon Gets Back In The Classroom
Joe Micon, LUM executive director, was invited by Ginger Smith to teach a seminar at Purdue for Elementary Education students. The class is entitled “Teaching Social Studies for Elementary Teachers.”