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Encounter Baltimore- Fall 2025
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Join us this fall for a series of immersive, community-rooted events hosted by the Center for Community Justice and Social Justice (CCJSJ). From learning about the York Road community and interfaith exploration to oyster farming and hands-on learning at a local Catholic Worker farm, each experience invites you to connect deeply with Baltimore’s people, places, and stories.
-York Road, Our Home (9/13): Reflect, serve, and share a meal at Soul Kitchen as we explore education, community, and care.
-Oxbow Farm (9/20): This $5 experience offers a chance to work the land, learn from the Catholic Worker tradition, eat a farm fresh meal, and reflect on how hospitality, justice, and soil are deeply intertwined.
- Interfaith Road Trip (10/04): Journey through Baltimore’s sacred spaces—from mosque to synagogue to church—and engage in rich conversations about faith, identity, and community. Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and some joyful swag. Co-hosted with Campus Ministry.
-Loyola’s Oyster Garden (10/07): Plant Loyola's first Oyster Garden at Light House Point, where these oysters are then nurtured to restore the Chesapeake Bay. For the price of a $10 contribution, dive into the story of ecological healing and enjoy a boat ride through the Chesapeake Bay.
Whether you're seeking connection, curiosity, or a deeper sense of place—these events are open invitations to encounter Baltimore with heart and purpose.
Agenda
Upcoming Events
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
York Road, Our Home - September 13th 9am to 1pm
*Attention First Year and Transfer Students*
Interested in learning more about the diverse communities that surround Loyola? Join Loyola’s Center for Community, Service, & Justice (CCSJ) as we explore one of Baltimore’s greatest places, the York Road Corridor on the “Neighborhood Resilience: Our Story, Our Home” Shuttle Tour and Service Day! We will hop on a Loyola shuttle and learn about York Road’s vibrant history and culture and engage with Soul Kitchen and other community partners to prepare delicious meals for the community. Lunch will be provided! (Applications due September 10th)
All Messina students are welcome, but spots are limited to 20 students, make sure to sign up below!!
Contact immersion@loyola.edu with any questions
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Harvesting Community, Food and Fun: Oxbow Farm - September 20 9am to 3pm
*Attention First Years and Transfer Students*
Gain exposure to organic farming practices, Catholic Worker tradition, and integral ecology by joining us on a trip to Oxbow Farm, located in Parkton, MD.
Contact immersion@loyola.edu with any questions
Oxbow Farm, owned by a Loyola Professor and his family, follows National Organic Program Standards and donates substantial produce to local food pantries. Their mission is inspired by the Catholic Worker Movement; committed to fresh produce, hospitality, and ecological education. https://www.oxbowfarm.net/
While at Oxbow Farms students will engage hands-on in organic farming, animal care, and community service. Hands-on ecological engagement opportunities.
For a small fee of $5, students will be provided with transportation to and from the farm as well as lunch!
Register if interested!!! (Priority Application due September 12th)
More information provided upon registration
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Tue, Oct 07, 2025
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Restoring the Harbor: Planting Loyola's Oyster Garden - October 7th from 3pm to 7pm
*Attention All First Years and Transfer Students*
Join us in “planting” Loyola’s first oyster garden at Light House Point Marine. This trip offers hands-on environmental service and learning happening directly in the Chesapeake Bay and the Inner Harbor, contributing to real-world conservation success.
For $10 contribution, students will journey through the Chesapeake Bay to an Oyster sanctuary reef, learn about the local bay area, and plant oysters. Lunch will be provided during the immersion. (Application Due September 26th)
More information provided upon Registration
Contact immersion@loyola.edu with any questions
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