Committing to a year of service is a big deal – and it makes a big difference! Check out what Service Nation has to say about that. And, check out LVC Volunteer Amanda Kisrch’s reflections on her two years of LVC in Washington, DC. Now for the update! We have 4 LVC positions remaining for this fall and we want to fill them ASAP! Check out the positions on Idealist.org and start your application here. Engage in Food Justice work in Milwaukee, WI with Just One More Ministry OR in Wilmington, DE at Lutheran Community Services! Put your business and operations skills to work at Chicago CommunityRead More →

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Still figuring out your next steps? Lutheran Volunteer Corps has 12 remaining positions for this fall and we’d love to see an application from you. We have positions in communications, housing/homelessness, food justice, education and for Spanish-speakers. Available Positions This PDF has the position descriptions and requirements for the following positions. If you (or someone you know) fits a position, please apply now to LVC! Program Assistant for Marketing and Creative Services – Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, MD Food & Shelter Assistant – Lutheran Community Services, Inc., Wilmington, DE Assistant Education Coordinator – Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center, Wilmington, DE Redeemer Congregation Staff – Redeemer Center for Life,Read More →

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Amanda Kirsch is a Second Year LVC Volunteer in Washington, DC. She has spent both of her years in Washington serving at Brainfood, a youth-development organization that uses cooking a food as tools to promote healthy living in a safe environment. Below, Amanda shares her reflections after almost two years of living in intentional community, journeying to an inclusive community, and serving at Brainfood.   Like many Volunteers, I came to LVC as a recent college graduate ready to discover. My college experience had challenged me to integrate my faith and learning and to seek ways to live and work accordingly. With a mission toRead More →

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During this year’s fall retreat, LVC Volunteers from the Dorothy Day House in Milwaukee shared a recipe for their “stone soup”—a chili recipe that represents the dynamics of their intentional community. One of the housemates, Martha Sudermann, shares her reflections on intentional community along with her house’s recipe. Enjoy! Pictured: Martha Sudermann, Urban Ecology Center, Milwaukee, 2015-16 How has your perception of life in intentional community changed since you began your year with LVC? “I tried not to have too many lofty expectations for life in community… there are so many variables at play when living with six other people. I am continually reminded ofRead More →

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This year, LVC is partnering with Luther Seminary to offer Volunteers, alumni and other Lutheran service year programs  two classes and seminary credit at full scholarship! All online courses, our community is delving into Vocational Formation with Dr. Michael Chan and Serving in Context with Dr. Gary Simpson. Read more from Dr. Michael Chan on the content of the classes and current Omaha Volunteer, Deborah Metcalf, on the impact of taking classes during her LVC year! Dr. Michael Chan: The class I teach is titled, Vocational Formation. Vocation is not exclusively about a career, a job, or a title– it is about life, all of life. Vocation refersRead More →

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