Carnanc Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 well i'd been looking for volunteer oportunities this summer, and I am considering volunteering at the Salvation Army food shelf here in Minnesota. I'd be open to other ideas to, so i'd like to hear if people here do any volunteer things like this.
Brother Adam Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Well...they preach a different Gospel, so I don't know that you want to volunteer for them. Why not call your local diocesian office and ask where you can volunteer for the Church? One thing about Catholics, there are no short of charities.
Carnanc Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 yea, I didn't know they were so much of a Church untill I looked at their website. I think i'll try the diocesian office.
Nicole8223 Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Soup kitchens are really awesome to help at. It is so great to talk to the people and hear their stories. It's humbling to know how much we have, and how little we appreciate. I also enjoy making sandwiches and going into the city and giving them out to homeless people. I guess this could be dangerous, but just another example. Sometimes you can do your own thing without and organized group, and it is awesome! That's great you are looking for service opportunities!
Jaime Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Just an FYI The Salvation Army does support the pro choice movement. I'm not saying they don't do good things (they do) but its best to know these things prior to volunteering. Its just a bit more information in regards to their system of belief!
sweetpea316 Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I volunteered at a Salvation Army this spring. It was kinda boring, cuz they stuck me at the front desk to answer all their phone calls. I didn't even get to help people out firsthand, which is what I was hoping to do. Oh well.
Carnanc Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Jul 19 2005, 01:27 PM']Just an FYI The Salvation Army does support the pro choice movement. [/quote] hmmm, I found this on their web page. if they follow their own belief statement, i don't think they would be supporting abortion. -- Salvation Army believes in the sanctity of all human life and considers each person to be of infinite value and each life a gift from God to be cherished, nurtured and redeemed. Human life is sacred because it is made in the image of God and has an eternal destiny. (Genesis 1:27) Sacredness is not conferred, nor can it be taken away by human agreement. The Salvation Army deplores society's ready acceptance of abortion, which reflects insufficient concern for vulnerable persons, including the unborn. (Psalms 82:3-4) The Salvation Army holds to the Christian ideals of chastity before marriage and fidelity within the marriage relationship and, consistent with these ideals, supports measures to prevent crisis pregnancies. It is opposed to abortion as a means of birth control, family planning, sex selection or for any reason of mere convenience to avoid the responsibility for conception. Therefore, when an unwanted pregnancy occurs, The Salvation Army advises that the situation be accepted and that the pregnancy be carried to term, and offers supportive help and assistance with planning. The Salvation Army recognizes tragic and perplexing circumstances that require difficult decisions regarding a pregnancy. Such decisions should be made only after prayerful and thoughtful consideration, with appropriate involvement of the woman's family and pastoral, medical and other counsel. A woman in these circumstances needs acceptance, love and compassion. When an abortion has taken place, The Salvation Army will continue to show love and compassion and to offer its services and fellowship to those involved. Recommended for approval by the Commissioners' Conference Approved by International Headquarters
cmotherofpirl Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 They are an ecclesial community, why not support your local Catholic church instead.
StColette Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I'd do what the others having been telling you. Call your diocese and see what soup kitchens and stuff that they volunteer for. One of the best things I ever did with the youth group is volunteer at a soup kitchen. Got up really early on a Saturday morning and went and served food. Wore hair nets and everything. It was really fun and taught each person a really big lesson of truly being thankful for what you have.
thessalonian Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Sharing and Caring hands with Mary Jo Copeland (she goes to our parish and I've met her, A living saint in my book. Have you read the autobiography about her?) usually has volunteer opportunities here in the Twin Cities.
Jaime Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I'm not sure where you are reading that on the site. Here is there statement on abortion [quote]The Salvation Army believes in the sanctity of all human life from the moment of fertilization. It considers each person to be of infinite value, and each life a gift from God to be cherished, nurtured and preserved. The Salvation Army actively supports efforts to protect and promote the welfare of the weak and defenceless person, including the unborn. It takes seriously the rights and needs of both the foetus and the mother. It accepts that termination of a pregnancy may be justified on certain limited grounds; that is, where, in the judgment of competent medical and allied staff, the pregnancy poses a serious threat to the life of the mother, or could result in irreversible physical injury to the mother. [b]In cases of proven rape or legally defined incest an abortion may be justified because of the extent to which rape and incest violate the whole person. Termination of a pregnancy may also be justified where reliable diagnostic procedures determine that a foetal abnormality is present which is incompatible with life other than brief post-natal survival or where there is total absence of cognitive function. [/b] It is The Salvation Army's experience that, where unwanted pregnancies occur, in most instances it is best to counsel acceptance of the situation by all involved, for the foetus to be carried to term, and for all possible supportive help to be given. When an abortion has taken place The Salvation Army will seek to offer loving and compassionate pastoral care. A serious commitment to the protection and care of the unborn calls The Salvation Army equally to promote and work for a society in which all those born into it find loving acceptance and the resources necessary to enable them to reach their fullest potential. [/quote] I'm not saying they're a horrible organization. But they do support pro choice.
thessalonian Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 (edited) [quote name='hot stuff' date='Jul 19 2005, 04:16 PM']I'm not sure where you are reading that on the site. Here is there statement on abortion I'm not saying they're a horrible organization. But they do support pro choice. [right][snapback]650161[/snapback][/right] [/quote] While I do not agree with the bolded statement I would not call it supporting pro-choice. The statement however is highly negative from my perspective. Edited July 19, 2005 by thessalonian
Carnanc Posted July 20, 2005 Author Posted July 20, 2005 [quote name='Carrie' date='Jul 19 2005, 03:54 PM']Call Catholic Charities. They don't turn down help. [right][snapback]650147[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I should have thought of that. well, since i've already been in contact with them, I think I am going to start with Open Arms of Minnesota. They prepare and deliver meals for people living with HIV/AIDS.
homeschoolmom Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 [quote name='thessalonian' date='Jul 19 2005, 03:55 PM']Sharing and Caring hands with Mary Jo Copeland (she goes to our parish and I've met her, A living saint in my book. Have you read the autobiography about her?) usually has volunteer opportunities here in the Twin Cities. [right][snapback]650150[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Hey, Thess... Do you think Sharing and Caring Hands would have any small volunteer projects? Our parish homeschool group is looking for monthly service projects that we can do. We're talking elementary age. I keep meaning to call, but I hate telephones...
homeschoolmom Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 [quote name='slywakka250' date='Jul 19 2005, 07:30 PM']I should have thought of that. well, since i've already been in contact with them, I think I am going to start with Open Arms of Minnesota. They prepare and deliver meals for people living with HIV/AIDS. [right][snapback]650349[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Do you have a phone number for them?
Carnanc Posted July 20, 2005 Author Posted July 20, 2005 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jul 19 2005, 08:30 PM']Do you have a phone number for them? [right][snapback]650423[/snapback][/right] [/quote] [url="http://www.openarmsmn.org/"]http://www.openarmsmn.org/[/url] they have the phone number and email on their volunteer page. I am going to a new volunteer orientation tomarrow.
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