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Sometimes you simply sit down and discuss a topic relative to the moment.  In this episode Chris and Jason just happened to record it.  Hope you may find some value in listening as we capture a candid conversation about the impacts of technology and modern communication.

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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In this Episode Chris and Jason talk about the drumbeat of Holy Week as we prepare for Easter. 

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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In this Episode Chis and Jason sit down with dual Pastor Robert (Bob) Garvey who shares his story and tells us about a new program REVIVE  Ministries. The Program runs on Thursday Evening  6:30pm-8:00pm at West Willow Church  Whether you are personally dealing with addiction (alcohol, drugs, food, self-destruction behavior, etc...) or have a family member or friend who is, West Willow REVIVE ministry team is ready to come along side you in this struggle.

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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Spring is almost here and it's time to clear out the head from the indoors and get outside and enjoy the weather. In this episode Chris and Jason talk through a sondscape of the anticipation for brighter days ahead. Hope you will enjoy this fun and playful episode to usher in the spring!

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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It is amazing how our hour of need can bring us to a place of giving. In this episode, Jason sits with two friends Matt and Aaron who found themselves on the streets of Philadelphia, suffering from the elements and the infirm torpid relationships that characterize an existence without the stability of shelter and a healthy community.  Fortunately, the bond between them was none of the above, and their combined commitment to overcoming adversity allowed friends and family to support them and lift them up.  Today, their journey inspires them to lend a hand to those suffering as they once had.   If you would like to give back to this suffering community Matt and Aaron encourage you to volunteer by clicking here on The Clay Street Shelter  operated by the YMCA of the Roses and located here at Otterbein UMC. Check out https://www.otterbeinlancaster.org to find other ways you can give and help individuals staying at The Clay Street Shelter.

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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Before Clay Street Low Barrier Shelter could open, winter had arrived and a local nonprofit organization Tenfold came together to provide the much needed shelter to accommodate our community as construction could be completed for the permanent shelter wich was able to open just after Christmas 2024.  A true miracle for the individuals in need and the community who so desperately wanted to help.  In this Episode Chris and Jason interview Shelby Nauman CEO of Tenfold about the journey of the Engineers and Volunteers that built a temporary home for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. 

Clay Street Low Barrier Shelter

Tenfold

If you would like to learn more about how you can volunteer or be part of this great giving to our community please click on the links above.

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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Christmas time is here . . . and we would like to share with you some Christmas cheer.   Jonette and Jason share some of their favorite Christmas memories and offer to you a Christmas story given from the mouths of babes.   A special thanks to the Ephrata Community Church, who produced and allowed us to share this adorable telling of The Christmas Story by children in their congregation.  Following the story is a play-list of some of our favorite Christmas music perfect for the ride to Grandmas house or simply to listen and meditate, by the light of your living room Christmas tree.   We wish you Pease, Love, and Joy during this very special holiday, Merry Christmas!

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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In this Episode Chris and Jason sit down with the YMCA of the Roses CEO Larry Richardson to discuss the YMCA's part in providing services at Lancaster cities new Low-Barrier Shelter located at Otterbein United Methodist Church on Clay ST.  If you or someone you know would be interested in being part of this team who will provide the overnight care for this facility please, explore the employment opportunities represented in the links below. 

https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/Y9622.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=EN
https://www.rosesymca.org/

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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State Representative, Ismail Smith-Wade-El  of the 49th District sits before the congregation At OUMC and shares the work he dose in our state legislator on issues of homelessness and the current housing crisis here in Lancaster city and across the country.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1948

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!

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In this Episode we Learn about the Lancaster Redevelopment Authority and How the Redevelopment Fund is working to ensure that all residents of Lancaster County have a safe, affordable place to call home. Specifically, the work of Executive Director, Justin Eby  and his involvement with the development of Lancaster cities new Low Barrier Shelter and the entities that are coming together to help house temporarily, the some of the most vulnerable members of our community. 

Lancaster Redevelopment Authority

https://lchra.com/our-organizations/redevelopment-authority/
 

Lancaster Homelessness Coalition

https://lchra.com/our-organizations/homelessness-coalition/

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via our website.

To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!