Hi, everyone. My name is Emily Johnson, and I have been a part of the Pres House community for nearly five years, beginning in the fall of 2016 when I began my undergraduate studies here at UW-Madison. Last December I…
"Choose one meal a day (or more) to eat without any distractions (phone, t.v., computer, etc.) Before beginning to eat, breathe deeply for a few minutes, look at the meal laid out before you, and thank the Source of all…
Today I’ll be talking about my experience volunteering with UW Frozen Meals this semester, and specifically I’ll be sharing about sustainability, which is part of what drew me to become involved with the program. In general, sustainability is something that…
What do cookies and sheet pans have in common? If you guessed baking you were wrong; the correct answer is sledding with Pres House! It started as a lonely Friday night. All our roommates ditched us for the weekend. Rather…
"Wander slowly in a natural place (your backyard or an urban park will do). Following the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, where a sacred text is read slowly until a word or phrase resonates with you, scan the natural area…
Did you know that 79 million Americans have to choose daily between paying for medical care, or for basic needs like food and housing? That 66% of bankruptcies are related to medical debt? This situation seems dire, and while politicians…
Today, I’d like to share a little about my faith journey, what I’ve been thinking about this Lent, and an opportunity for you to help others as part of your own Lenten experience. If you didn’t already know, the Pres…
Jessica Prom shared this reflection on May 3rd, 2020 at Graduation Sunday Part II. You can also watch or listen to it. As a child, I grew up going to church, and to be honest, it was never something I…
Taya Briggs shared this reflection on April 26th, 2020 at Pres House's Graduation Sunday, Part I. You can also watch or listen to it. Coming into college, I was so excited to choose my major and make a bunch of…
Nathan Burwell shared this reflection on May 3rd, 2020 at Graduation Sunday Part II. You can also watch or listen to it. First of all, I would just like to thank Mark and Erica, as well as the entire Pres…