Friends of Well Suited for Work - we are so excited to launch "One Suit At A Time" the official blog of Well Suited for Work where we'll share stories, tips and provide a window into the ministry that we love so dearly! . So whether you've been with us from the beginning or are still building your friendship with us, we look forward to the time that we will share here with you. . In case you're less familiar with Well Suited for Work, allow us to introduce ourselves! . Like many other faith communities, 2020 was a year of challenge and growth for Cross & Crown Lutheran Church. We stumbled through the first few weeks of online services and remote Christian education. We missed worshiping and fellowshipping in-person and learned to be creative and adaptive to continue valuable ministry. We made adjustments, grieved losses and leaned into gratitude, faith & community. . It was within this context that Well Suited for Work was established. Now let's be clear, we didn't just wake up one morning and decide to launch a new ministry. Well Suited for Work's Genesis story began a bit earlier when our Cross & Crown Service & Witness Committee, as energized and compassionate folks, leaned into their charge to identify needs within the local community, survey the congregation's talents, interests & vision, in order to live into the call to love neighbors, steward provisions and walk humbly within the vineyard in which we've been planted. . As "good" Lutherans, there were announcements, Bulletin inserts, Council Meetings and congregational presentations, but one thing was clear: Cross & Crown was ready, equipped and eager to take action! This intentional and strategic discernment process, resulted in a plan to pursue grant funding from the South Carolina Synod's Growing in God's Mission Community Engagement Grant along with a commitment to support this ministry financially, physically (with our building, our time & our talents) and prayerfully. By February 2021, we were fully launched! So what is Well Suited for Work? . It is a ministry of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, which aims to tackle the challenges of poverty within our local community one suit at a time. Through strategic partnerships with local workforce development programs and social service providers, we join jobseekers and underemployed professionals in achieving their career goals by providing interview attire, professional accessories and coaching. But who is Well Suited for Work?
. That is we hope to share with you through this blog! We are your siblings, your neighbors, your friends. We are volunteers, ministry leaders, workforce professionals and community members. We are Well Suited for Work!
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Well Suited for WorkEstablished in 2020 as a ministry of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, Well Suited for Work aims to tackle the challenges of poverty in our local community ... ONE SUIT AT A TIME! Archives
November 2021
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