Word on the Street

Come & See Micah’s new ministry & milepost 15

Join us at 1901 Augustine Ave. on Sept. 10 from 12pm to 2pm to learn more about Micah's newest ministry, Hesed House--temporary lodging for neighbors transitioning to permanent housing. A special dedication will be held at 2pm. Bring a "housewarming" item to help us...

Hesed House: Open House & Milepost 14

An unexpected blessing of the Covid-19 pandemic was unprecedented resources that allowed Fredericksburg to be a community where no one slept outside for more nearly 2.5 years. From that season, Micah learned how effective motels could be in getting our...

Understanding the Power of Proximity

Among my recent ponderings, is the question of what it means to be “proximate” in the lives of unhoused neighbors. In traditional Christian Community Development, proximity is essential for those doing the work to locate themselves among the poor. Community developers...