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
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Fundraising Letter 2017
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
Announcement
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
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
Why Am I On this Earth?
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
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
Golden Chanterelles
Money really does grow on trees. Prosperity for everyone nourishes the whole system when part of the earnings are applied to the cause of God. Food forager, Adam, arrived at Urban Community Life on Monday to take the boys on a mushroom hunt, and within four hours, they packed away 19lbs of gold fungi in … Continue reading Golden Chanterelles
Rock the Bike Activity Day
Health and Wellness Coordinator for Tanner Medical, Patricia Mitchell, planned 7 activity stations to get healthy and live well. Urban Community Life was invited to come along for a refreshing bike ride through the supplemented course, and to get our day off to a good start. Fruit smoothies were fender blended on a stationary bike … Continue reading Rock the Bike Activity Day
Extension Agent
Carroll County Extension Agent and Master Gardener, Michelle Lewis, delivers nutritional news directly to God’s young farmers each week at God's Farm in Temple, GA. The Extension Office has three divisions that offer instruction and information to county citizens: Agriculture and Natural Resources (soil and water sampling; pesticides and hazardous waste handling/disposal; fruits, vegetables, home … Continue reading Extension Agent