Ron Elly — His Impact on LUM
This week Lafayette Urban Ministry has lost one of the founders of our ministry — Ron Elly. LUM is known in our community for many good things — but few
Rev. Ronald D. Elly
Rev. Ronald D. Elly, 74 of Lafayette went home to be with his Lord at 9:40 am on Monday June 27th. He was born December 26, 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama,
Crawford Farm Featured at Garden Show
The Crawford Family Farm was a featured destination during the Attica Garden Show on Saturday, June 18. John Crawford, father of Clarinda Crawford, gathered his family at the homestead, and
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
Youth Groups — Service Day at LUM
Last Thursday, the Heartland Community Church Youth Group (FYSH) and Battle Ground United Methodist Church Youth Group (Larger than Life) assisted in cleaning the LUM emergency shelter and office building
Purdue & Harrison Alumna, Olympics-Bound
Today LUM lifts up Amanda Elmore for realizing her dream. It has been announced that Amanda is going to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this summer with the US
LUM Students Learn About Fireflies
Recently, the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program students were treated to a guest speaker — Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker. Rep. Klinker taught the children about fireflies and the fireflies’ unique
Micon Selected for Bicentennial Torch Relay
LUM Executive Director Joe Micon has been chosen by the Indiana Office of Tourism and Development to participate in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Micon is one of 2,200+ Hoosiers
Hot Needs – LUM Shelter Volunteers Opportunities
The LUM Emergency Shelter needs volunteers and meals 365 nights a year. Currently there are openings for Overnight Shelter Volunteers and to provide meals. OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS—Three volunteers and one staff
A Week of Reflection
LUM Member Churches Reflect on Orlando After the tragic incident in Orlando this past Sunday, several of the LUM member churches held events and services to support the victims and