"You heard our call in the nick of time; The day we needed you, you were there to help." Urban Community Life usually has more participants than donors, but his year, we had 12 donors and nine participants. I painted a set of 12 watercolor thank you cards to send out this week to Margaret … Continue reading You Were There To Help

Tyrese stopped by the Johnson's in Atlanta today to say hello. Photo by §tacy §weeney Reaching for the £ight One of the most challenging aspects of ministry is doing it alone, without volunteers, but pulling it all together in the moment we're in is most urgent and relevant. The art world may have vanished overnight, … Continue reading Reaching for the £ight

Native Orange Azalea with Straw and Evergreen | 2017 | Photograph by Stacy Sweeney Preparations For Centuries Our situation today can best be described by the old saying, "We can't see the forest for the trees." Unimproved land, no matter how elusive that is to imagine, can be a journey of constant discovery. Yet, there … Continue reading Preparations For Centuries

One of Our Service Projects During Our Summer Road Trip, 2019 Urban Community Life (UCLife) began with an idea born in faith. Plant the simple seeds of service, community, agriculture, health and education in the lives of urban youth and see what will grow. Those seeds produced 2020 vision - a center of influence that … Continue reading Provision, 2020

As we began our summer program this year we were impressed that this wonderful place we are stewarding is just for a season. Although very surprised by this revelation we have tried to keep our faith strong in the belief that God was not caught unawares and that He is leading and directing our ministry. … Continue reading A Place to Rest

I have a friend who says that gratitude is an action word. So I’m taking action and writing to let you know how grateful our young farmers, Dequavious, Xavier, Jermaine, JaMarius, Keller, Quan, Caiden, Tyrese, Tyrone, Kamari, Deyanciss, Chase, Eddie, Zion, Daniel, and Brighton are for the way you have supported the miracles they were … Continue reading Fundraising Letter 2017

We've got exciting news!!! Thanks to you, and in answer to all of our prayers, God has shown up to support the work we do here at UCLife. It looks as if He has given our work a giant promotion. After much prayer, consultation, and counsel we are proud to announce that UCLife Organic Farm … Continue reading Announcement

Mr. Tom Peterson has a remarkable way of connecting people. I don't know why the Department of Juvenile Justice did not think of it before, but Mr. Tom Peterson started a mentoring program for the weary, connecting juvenile delinquents with college students at the University of West Georgia (UWG). His SPARK program curriculum was not … Continue reading Mr. Tom Peterson

July, 2017. Week five, unedited, weekly, ag intern journal entry highlights. Pictures and writings posted with permission. Journal prompt: In Luke 12:22-34, Jesus is speaking to each of you and asks why worry about everyday life. This farm is our school and He is our teacher. He wants to talk with us through nature, but … Continue reading Why Am I On this Earth?

Nine Mile Station It is the grandest view on Ponce! Nine Mile Station in Atlanta, GA, is a unique, rooftop, community style, restaurant dining experience with great food and amazing views. The massive Ponce City Market's Food Hall has been the central feature of Atlanta's food scene,  standing adjacent to the carnival themed, Skyline Park, … Continue reading Nine Mile Station