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Join the Newman family for an evening of food, faith, and fellowship at our summer Encountering Our Parish event. We can't wait to see you!

Date/Time: Thursday, June 4th at 5 PM

Encountering our Parish: Thursday 6/4

Pilgrimage to Starkenburg: Tuesday 6/9

This document (including the link to the recorded presentation) was developed by the Newman Service & Justice team as a follow-up resource to "Welcoming the Stranger: Faith, Dignity, and a Call to Accompaniment" (presented by Bishop Seitz).

Welcoming the Stranger: Faith, Dignity, and a Call to Accompaniment

Service & Justice Feedback Form

These materials were developed by the Newman Service & Justice team to guide reflection and discussion of The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri. 

The Ungrateful Refugee: Book Study Reflection Guide

Justice for Immigrants

NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice

Catholic Mobilizing Network

Catholic Labor Network

Catholic Climate Covenant

Participants, parishioners, and other supporters may use these slides (provided by Catholic Charities "Who is my Neighbor?" program) to guide personal prayer, education, action, and advocacy. 

Who is my Neighbor? Program (Slides)

Click here to follow Mizzou Students For Life on Instagram

Mizzou Students For Life needs your voice to speak for the voiceless! This University of Missouri student organization is committed to spreading pro-life values and raising awareness about the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide by educating, serving, and equipping the campus community with alternative options. Mizzou Students for Life is the local chapter of the Students for Life of America. Email mizzousfl22@gmail.com to get connected!

Mizzou Students for Life

Novena for the Dignity of Human Life

Happening Now at Newman

Catholic Volunteer Network

Click here to learn more about St. Vincent de Paul (OLL)

The Our Lady of Lourdes St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conference here in Columbia is a tri-parish collaboration of volunteers with a heart for the poor. When responding to requests, Vincentians offer both spiritual and physical support by returning helpline calls, teaming up to conduct home visits, and praying together. 

If you have a passion for direct service and feel called to be the hands and feet of Christ to those in most need, this opportunity is a wonderful way to get involved...for now or for a lifetime. Initiation and orientation are provided by the local SVDP Conference, but Vincentian membership status can be maintained where ever God leads you. Contact Judy Bock, SVdP Communications Volunteer at 573-819-2420 or email judybock65@gmail.com to learn more about joining the SVDP (OLL) Conference.

St. Vincent de Paul (OLL)

Catholic Relief Services

Click here to learn more about the Interfaith Garden

The Interfaith Garden was started in 2009 by Newman Parish and Congregation Beth Shalom as a hands-on way to practice Care for God's Creation. The garden raises organically grown produce for The Food Bank Market, supporting the nutritional needs of low-income community members in the Columbia area. 

The Interfaith Garden welcomes people of all faiths and skill levels (including children under the supervision of their parent/guardian) to take part in this opportunity! Because volunteers assist with nearly every part of the gardening process, physical stamina for hands-on-help, heavy-lifting, and moving supplies/equipment is recommended. The gardening season may start as early as mid-March. Email Lily Chan (lilyyhchan@gmail.com) or Susan DeMian (susandemian@yahoo.com) to get started. 

Date/Time: Sundays/Wednesdays from 9 - 11 AM (SUMMER hours start 6/7/26)

Location: Congregation Beth Shalom, 500 West Green Meadows Rd., Columbia, MO 65203

Interfaith Garden

USCCB – Justice and Peace

Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities (CCCNMO)

comonewman.org

VIRTUS Online

Newman Parish is committed to assisting the Diocese of Jefferson City in maintaining a Safe Environment. Adult volunteers serving with Newman Parish (onsite or in the community) must sign a code of conduct, attend VIRTUS training, and complete a criminal background check before volunteering.

Safe Environment / VIRTUS

Click here for step-by-step VIRTUS instructions

Click here to learn more about The Food Bank

Each and every item donated to our friends at The Food Bank helps to nourish our neighbors in need. Food collected at Newman is distributed to local pantries (The Market, Tiger Pantry, etc.) and vulnerable community members. Place all items in the designated collection bin inside the doors facing Turner Avenue.

Food Pantry Collection

Newman Night at The Food Bank

Loaves and Fishes: 2nd Wednesday

Newman Service Opportunities

Please use these slides (compiled by Newman Parish and the Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri), to help spread awareness about the realities of human trafficking in our community. Be a Life Saver! 

Stop Human Trafficking Presentation (Slides)

Collections / Drives

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Local Advocacy & Action

Food Pantry Collection: Summer Donation Support

Missouri Catholic Conference

More Advocacy & Action

Click here to make an appointment

Donating blood is a life-affirming act of service and justice! Catholic Social Teaching calls us to protect human dignity and stand with those in need. Give a little of yourself by signing up for an upcoming blood drive.

Save the date for the Newman Summer Drive on Sunday 7/26 from 8 AM - 1 PM in the MPR

Red Cross Blood Drive

Resources & Recommendations

Youth Art Competition: Creation Sings!

Forming "Social Poets" in Your Parish: Living CST in Meter and Meaning

Just War, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding: A Catholic Perspective - YouTube

Strengthening Safety & Service

Click here to learn more about My Life Clinic

My Life Clinic is a free women's center providing pregnancy, parenting, and reproductive health resources, services, and support. Our personal care collection this month coincides with their annual Baby Bottle Boomerang. While Newman chooses to participate in alternative fundraising efforts, we look forward to spreading the word about this campaign and showing our support by collecting essential care items.

Needs (ONLY DONATE REQUESTED ITEMS): Baby care items (shampoo, body wash, lotion, powder, and diaper cream) and adult hygiene items (shampoo and body wash) for moms. Place all items in the designated collection bin at the doors facing Turner Avenue.

Personal Care Collection: My Life Clinic

"Arise to Blessedness" Virtual Summer Book Study 

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The Letter: A Message for our Earth

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