WELCOME FROM HAYWOOD STREET:


UPDATES:

The Haywood Street YouTube channel is back up and running. Here
you’ll find all of the latest videos produced by Amplified Media and a
number of other treasures from over the past decade. Click ‘Subscribe’
to stay up to date on exciting new media!

Speaking of Haywood Street videos, Lynne Harty has gifted us with THIS
video which not only captures the heart of the Downtown Welcome Table,
but highlights so many of the folks who make it all possible.

 


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Click HERE for UPDATED Haywood Street Congregation parking options.

2. Haywood Street is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Resident position. Click HERE to learn more.

3. Join other faith communities in the Blue Ridge District in celebrating and working towards equality. Click HERE for more information.

4. Haywood Street has an urgent Companion need. Click HERE to learn more.


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A HAYWOOD STREET REFLECTION BY: JIM & KATHY

Nicolas Herman lived during the 17th century and spent over 40 years as a cook in a monastery.  He became known as Brother Lawrence and he cooked, he served, he shopped, he washed dishes and he scrubbed floors.  But whatever he did, he said we can always “Practice the Presence of God”.  The Haywood Street Welcome Table is a perfect opportunity for folks to do just that – “practice the presence of God”.  There are so many “stations” where volunteers become “companions” and we all work together to show God’s love whether shopping for food, preparing the meal, serving our guests, welcoming our guests (in the outer room), or cleaning up in the dish room.

For three years Kathy and I have had the honor and privilege to be a part of the team as we worked in the dish room.  Although the work is very hard it is rewarding to do our part in making the Welcome Table work…but now we must step aside as other obligations take up more of our time.  We wish everyone well at Haywood St. and will continue to keep you in our prayers.  We leave with a warmth in our hearts for serving our sisters and brothers in life and only hope that we were able to bring a little joy and love to the dish room.

May God continue to bless this ministry!  Peace and love to all.

– Jim & Kathy

For more faces & stories from our Congregation, click here.