Resurrection House is an academic year internship for recent college graduates emphasizing vocational discernment, hands-on parish ministry, and community living. Three or four participants are annually selected to live in an intentional Christian community in a rehabilitated church vicarage on the grounds of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Omaha, NE. The program includes 20 hours a week working with a rector in an Episcopal parish; 10 hours a week doing social outreach ministry in a multi-racial urban setting; and 10 hours per week in spiritual direction, community worship, theological study and reflection. The application deadline is open.
Contact:
Ms. Janice Seldon
Program Administrator
Email: jms67357@cox.net
The Rev. Judi A. Yeates, Director
Resurrection House
3004 Belvedere Boulevard
Omaha, NE 68111-1232
Tel: (402) 455-7015
Email: jyeates@episcopalne.org
Website: www.geocities.com/reshouseomaha
Age Range: Recent College grads, ages 21—30 years
Medical Insurance Coverage: Full healthcare allowance; must be insurance eligible and in sound physical and emotional health
Type of housing provided: Individual bedroom with shared living space irecently remodeled church rectory
Transportation provided: Must bring own vehicle. Transportation allowance provided.
Type of work/volunteer placements: Parish assignment/community outreach site
Parish Context: Church of the Resurrection– http://www.cor-episcopal.org/
Location: Inner-City of Omaha, Nebraska
Student Loan Deferment: Yes, but not affiliated with AmeriCorp.
Community Life: Simple living commitment as well as an agreed upon Rule of Life. Daily prayer and worship, retreats, community meals and regular business meetings
Stipend: Yes, provided.
Ecumenical: Yes, but primarily Episcopalian
Length of Program: August through May. 2 weeks vacation and personal retreat days.
Relocation Allowance: Yes
