Ben Kessler is a 6-foot-2-inch, 250-pound 21-year-old who spent the last four fall semesters not only studying the gospels, but also studying playbook Xs and Os. Ben is a seminarian at St. John Vianney College Seminary who is also a starring defensive end for the football team at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.
Ben Kessler leaves to study at the Pontifical North American College in Rome this July.
Here are a couple of good articles from CNNMoney on Christians in the marketplace that show Christian entrepreneurs who are likely to see their offices and factories as extensions of their belief. This is a dramatic change from corporate American today where expressions of faith are expected to be keep quiet and generic.
Christianity and the workplace are increasingly intertwined.
Here a list of clothing retailers that promote products made in factories that treat employees with dignity and pay a living wage.
American Apparel
No Sweat
Unionwear
Justice Clothing
Shop with these companies and let them know that you appreciate their support of a just workplace for their employees.
**Some of these organizations may support liberal social policies. My recognition of these organizations is limited to their support of fair trade and justice for all employees.
Hours before it was due to open, the Jordan Commons Megaplexa in Sandy, Utah cancelled the showing of the film “Brokeback Mountain”.
This theater is owned by Larry Miller, owner of the Utah Jazz.
Comments can be sent to guestservices@megaplextheatres.com.
Sprint Nextel is providing free phone banks at Project Homeless Connect events in San Francisco and Indianapolis.
San Francisco’s Mayor Gavin Newsom started Homeless Connect in 2004 to bring together multiple services under one roof to help people who often don’t take advantage of services because they can’t reach them. Since that time, the program has spread to over 15 other cities across the country.
According to Mayor Newsom, “Project Homeless Connect is breaking the myth that people do not seek assistance and services and would simply prefer to be on the street. The data proves that when people are approached in a respectful and kind manner, and with available resources, they are eager to accept help towards self-sufficiency. National outreach professionals agree that it takes multiple contacts to build trust towards accepting assistance. The goal of this effort is to do just that.”
Visit the Project Homeless Connect website to learn more about the project and to see who else besides Sprint is supporting this effort.
Sears received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award was created to publicly recognize American employers who provide exceptional support to their employees who voluntarily serve the nation in the National Guard and Reserve. The Freedom Award is the highest in a series of Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) awards.
More information about Sears’ commitment to the military can be found here.
Next time you are in Sears, be sure to thank them for their support of our military men and women.
You can also send your note of thanks to:
Nancy Turk
Director of Communications
Sears Holdings Management Corporation
3333 Beverly Road B6-362A
Hoffman Estates IL 60179
Tel 847-286-3553
Fax 847-286-5500
nturk@sears.com
