April Newsletter April 1, 2026 Youth Engagement & Formation The demand for immediacy in our communication ever increases due to social media, texting, and phone calls, and it’s easy to lose sight of community involvement and supporting neighbors in need. The emergence of the internet, social media, and now artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed society. […]

March Newsletter March 1, 2026 The Face of Jesus When we describe someone as poor, the meaning can vary greatly. Does it refer to a lack of material possessions, a poverty of spirit, or poor health? A person may be rich in worldly goods yet still feel empty or troubled in spirit. One of the […]

February NEWSLETTER February 4, 2026 Ames Warming Place Opens We ALL did it.  The Ames Warming Place (AWP) opened its doors for the first time on Friday, January 16. As of this writing, we have remained open for sixteen consecutive nights. Through collaboration with Story County, the City of Ames, and several key agencies, we have […]