Faith in Action

Welcome! The Newman Center offers a variety of opportunities to be of service to others, to advocate for justice, to understand Catholic Social Teaching and to reflect prayerfully on these experiences.




 

 
 
Habitat for Humanity

Saturday Afternoons: 12:30-4:30
Come help the Newman Center build a house! No previous experience necessary. Meet fellow Tarheels and learn valuable skills while serving Christ's people!

 
IFC Homeless Shelter

Every other Tuesday: 5:30am
Help prepare and serve breakfast to the hungry and homeless of Chapel Hill.
Back in time for your 8am class!

Email Laura Fasolak to sign up for the next available date: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 
Just Faith

Runs September-May
This 30 week formational program allows for the opportunity to read, discuss, pray and grow in your commitment to care for the vulnerable and to become advocates for justice.
For more information contact Kelly Dunlop: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 
 
3rd Annual Newman Service Day

Mark your calendar for November 6, 2010
Sign up your family and friends to refurbish a home, prepare a meal, clean up trails or visit with the elderly. Join Newman parishioners of all ages in service to the Chapel Hill and Carrboro community by volunteering for the day with one of fifteen service organizations. More information available in September.

 
Orange County Justice United

Join this multi-racial and multi-faith broad based organization dedicated to making change on social justice issues (affordable housing, child care, healthcare, education, living wages, immigration) affecting the lives of low-and middle-income residents in Orange County. This citizens' power organization provides a forum to identify, discuss, and resolve issues within the community and work for systemic change.

We'd love your voice! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or visit: sites.google.com/site/ocociaf
 
Newman's Alternative Break Program

These short term trips allow Newman students to serve the vulnerable, learn about the systemic problems underlying today’s most pressing issues and provide an opportunity for transformation. Dare to participate and you will never be the same!

Fall Break Trips - October 20-23
Traveling to Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC
Applications and additional details available very soon.

Leaders needed for Spring Break 2011: March 5-13th

Ready to take your service to the next level? Consider signing up to co-lead one of four domestic alternative spring break trips at Newman.   Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application.

Montego Bay, Jamaica - Mustard Seed Community: March 6-13 Dare to join us for our fourth annual international service trip to care for and learn from abandoned handicapped children in a poverty stricken area of Jamaica and your heart will be forever changed.
An interest meeting will be held in early September. Contact trip leaders This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested.
 

“Together we prayed, ate, painted, landscaped, played and cared for others. In short, loving others the best we could in becoming the hands, feet and heart of Christ.” – Lindsay Ruebens, Senior