A love letter to Bethlehem Farm - When I found myself back in Ohio, the question that I was constantly asked was, “What was your biggest takeaway from your immersion?” I find myself thinking back on the farm and how I am still constantly growing from my experience. As my classmates and I entered into … Continue reading A Love Letter to Bethlehem Farm
March 1-7: Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter's University, and Loyola Chicago March 1-7: College Week Groups from Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter's University, and Loyola Chicago The first of 3 College Group Weeks in a row! Groups from Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter’s University, and Loyola Chicago, joined us to paint a house and move a ton of … Continue reading March 1-7: Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter’s University, and Loyola Chicago copy
March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame March 8-14: college week. Groups from Avila University, Benedictine College, and University of Notre Dame joined us last week on their spring break. A crew worked with Tori and Leota to … Continue reading March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame
January 5-11: St. Anselm, College of Mount Saint Vincent, and St. Paul at UW-Madison January 5-11: College Week Groups from College of Mount Saint Vincent, St. Anselm and St. Paul's University Catholic Center joined us for a great start to 2020. Groups were blessed with a half-day on Tuesday to take time hiking, sledding, and … Continue reading January 5-11: St. Anselm, College of Mount Saint Vincent, and St. Paul at UW-Madison
From Bailey Trout, Aquinas College StudentI’m Bailey Trout and I came to Bethlehem Farm with four other people (Hailey, Tabitha, Josh, and Luke) from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a service trip over fall break. My introduction to West Virginia came as we were driving through the mountains, I remember thinking “Wow, West … Continue reading From Aquinas College Student Bailey Trout
Ursuline Students Live Service, Faith at Bethlehem Farm We had a great time this summer with the group from Ursuline New Orleans--check out this reflection on their experience. Click link below: https://clarionherald.org/2019/08/30/ursuline-students-live-service-faith-on-w-va-farm/ We are delighted to see that they brought composting and reducing food waste back home with them (making a difference in their school … Continue reading Ursuline Students Live Service, Faith at Bethlehem Farm
Reposted from North Central College's Campus Ministry Page: April 3, 2017NCC Ministry & Service By: Kaylie Rosenkranz, Student, Spring Break Service Trip Participant Community. Prayer. Simplicity. Service. Bethlehem Farm's four pillars couldn't describe the farm's magic more perfectly. Bethlehem Farm was not just a service trip. It was a home. From the very beginning when … Continue reading When a Place Becomes a Home
From Notre Dame student Mary Howard: I just wanted to pass along this photo of our Notre Dame team. We have had biweekly team dinners and concluded the semester with a little Christmas cookie party this Saturday as a finals study break and last hurrah. Bfarm still lives on in our heart and our relationships … Continue reading Happy Holidays from Notre Dame
Emily Okawara spent her fall break at Bethlehem Farm this year with a great group from Notre Dame. After returning to campus, she wrote us a letter reflecting on her time at the farm, sharing the challenges and successes of trying to integrate her experience back at school. Thanks, Emily! Here it is: Today marks a little … Continue reading Remembering the farm back on campus