Boarding Homes Ministry

For the nurture of our souls,
for the joy of our hearts,
and in praise of God,
there is a harvest waiting.

Right now, people in boarding homes across the country sit alone, waiting to bless and enrich. They will remain largely alone without you.

It is the privilege of Boarding Homes Ministry to bring together church members with the residents of privately-run boarding homes that serve some of the most marginalized in our communities. Small-group-worship in a home provides an intimate and tight setting, small enough for friendships to blossom and spiritual insights to be shared. The residents of these homes are a gift waiting to be lovingly received. They are witty and hospitable. They are brave and generous. They have borne much in their days, due to illness and isolation, and they know a great deal about life and God-among-us.

It is the privilege of Boarding Homes Ministry to bring together church members with the residents of privately-run boarding homes that serve some of
the most marginalized in our communities.

In small group settings and regular visits, church members become able to harvest the friendship, laughter, prayers, holy wisdom and prophetic voice of the residents. These people have so very much to give us. Boarding Homes Ministry is happy to provide written material which helps congregations form teams of visitors and describes the nature of the Christian community which we are trying to foster.

Please, the harvest is waiting.

—The Reverend Rodger Hunter, Chaplain