The Impact of Service Trips
Andrew Abberton discusses the profound impact of service trips organized by the Dominican Sisters. They explore the transformative nature of these experiences, the importance of community engagement, and the role of spirituality and social justice in their work. Andrew shares personal anecdotes about his journey with the Dominican Sisters, highlighting the connections made through service and the lessons learned about poverty and compassion. The discussion also touches on the significance of charism in Dominican life and the power of presence in building relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of Service Trips02:57 The Role of Dominican Sisters in Community Engagement05:50 Personal Experiences with Service Trips08:58 Understanding Poverty and Its Impact11:54 Transformative Nature of Service Trips14:49 Building Connections Through Service18:03 International Gatherings and Dominican Community20:58 Charism and Its Importance in Dominican Life23:55 The Power of Presence and Community27:08 Conclusion and Call to ActionOur MissionWe Move Forward Together, an initiative of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, invites individuals and groups to connect with us through our existing ministries to explore spirituality, ecology, social justice and community building. Through events and experiences, participants make new friends, forge new ministries and create partnerships in order to advance justice and truth for all.To learn more about our ministries, history, and how you can join the Dominican Family:Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.orgSisters of St. Dominic of Amityville: Called to be Signs of Joy and Hope We are an active contemplative community. Our mission, which began when four Sisters traveled from Germany to the US in 1853 and settled in Amityville by the 1870s, is to bring the reign of God to fulfillment. As daughters of St. Dominic, we strive to be signs of joy and hope by living out the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community, and Mission.What You Will Find Here:This channel showcases our dedication to promoting human dignity and alleviating social ills across our ministries. You will see how we are actively responding to the needs of the time, both locally and globally.• Social Justice & Empowerment: Learn about our sponsored ministry, Opening Word (OPW), a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program that holistically empowers adult immigrant women, addressing needs such as mental health and housing. Discover the Visitation Community in Copiague, which provides essential services like food, rental assistance, and temporary housing to immigrant families and refugees.• Ecology & Sustainability: Follow our commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform. See the results of our partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, which created an agricultural conservation easement on 10.4 acres of our Motherhouse property for perpetual preservation and organic projects, including planting sunflowers and caring for honeybees.• Community & Spirituality: Explore We Move Forward Together (WMFT), an initiative inviting individuals and groups to connect with us to advance justice and truth for all by exploring spirituality, ecology, social justice, and community building.Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:We invite you to follow our stories and subscribe as we continue to journey forward together. You can become partners in our mission through several avenues:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.
