University Ministry is hosting a service immersion trip for all UDM students during Detroit Mercy’s spring break from March 7-13 to the Appalachian Mountains in Washburn, Tenn. There are eight student spots available, and students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.
The trip gives students the opportunity to encounter a community beyond Detroit, share gifts of service and solidarity and explore pressing social issues—in this case, sustainability in Appalachia!
This trip combines service learning (sustainable gardening, trail and forest restoration, and more) with education on the challenges and solutions to sustainable living in our day. We will stay with Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, an organization dedicated to serving the local community, teaching sustainable practices and offering retreat space to cultivate an ethic and spirituality around the natural world.
The cost for the trip is $500, which covers lodging, food, transportation, museum tickets and all programming. The total cost per person is higher, but University Ministry covers the balance.
Scholarships are also available. We do not want cost to stand in the way of your participation. Please reach out to Samantha Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.
The application deadline is Jan. 21 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining balance is due one week before the trip begins. Students must also attend five required meetings to participate in the trip.
Fill out an interest form for the trip!
