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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Join
a community.</strong> San Francisco’s MVS unit is located in the vibrant and funky
Lower Haight neighborhood, a mix of homes, shops and restaurants. Like in
many large cities, it’s easy to get swept up in the bustle of city life. First
Mennonite Church of San Francisco invites MVSers into their community
as they live a life of service, community and simplicity. The MVS unit is
housed in a spacious top flat of a Victorian-style house. MVSers each have
their own bedroom and share a common living area, kitchen
and two bathrooms. The house also shares an organic garden and small
patio with the neighbors downstairs. MVSers have easy access to public
transportation, and are within walking distance of the church, parks,
groceries, and many congregation members' homes.<br>
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<strong>Join a congregation.</strong> Meeting in a Jewish synagogue, <a href="https://menno.org/">First Mennonite Churchof San Francisco</a> (FMCSF) has a strong sense of community and is committed
to creating a safe space for doubts, questions, and exploration of new
ideas. Over the past several years, the congregation has grown to more than 100
people and is constantly exploring new ways to engage socially and grow
spiritually. FMCSF church members take special care and initiative to
welcome MVSers into community life and congregational involvement,
both important parts of the San Francisco MVS experience. Whether through
music, Sunday school teaching, small groups, committees, activism or
social events, there are plenty of opportunities to dive in and explore your
gifts!<br>
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<strong>Join a cause</strong>. San Francisco MVSers are placed in agencies whose work FMCSF
strongly supports. Some congregation members (including former MVSers)
even work in the agencies alongside MVSers! Participants engage with
issues of poverty, homelessness, social justice, education and health in a
vibrant urban setting. There are also opportunities to support mothers
and children, work with people on the street, and advocate for nonviolent
change in society. Placements typically include a combination of direct
service and administrative support.</span></p> | | | | |