These are not complex service actions, but they feel about right for where our congregation and our community are in the midst of …
Canceling Summer Programs: When Camps, Trips, and VBS Cannot Go On
In the weeks and months ahead church leaders will have to make tough decisions about summer programs. Whether we are canceling, …
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Welcoming Our Hispanic/Latino Neighbors: 4 Tips & An Open Heart
In the end, it is only a matter of listening to your community, learning from them, and exploring God's voice in this journey …
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God Loves People Who Use Drugs: Harm Reduction & the Church
"... Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use …
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Ministry Fairs: Incorporating Gifts of the Spirit
"...help people identify their superpowers and find ways to use those gifts in ministry, to our mutual joy and benefit." The …
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Webinar: Addressing Racial Injustice: Equipping Congregations
Faith Communities Address Diversity and Racial Justice Learn from this conversation about racial justice and why people of faith …
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Sharing Stewardship with Children
All things come of thee O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. ~ 1 Chronicles 29: 14 Being good stewards of creation is a …
Reverse Advent: A Spiritual Discipline of Reaching Out
In a time of uncertainty, Mary and Joseph gathered what they had and traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. What would …
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How to Write a Condolence Note: 5 Tips
"Your card, note, letter can be a part of the healing process. The most important thing to a person who has lost a loved one, is …
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Campbell’s Food Drive: A School Chapel Inspires a Generous Five-Year-Old
"Campbell’s example brought out the generosity in others... students in other grades began their own drives for books, shoes and …
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30 Hour Famine: A Youth Event with Staying Power
"Don't be afraid. Don't short-change your youth – they can do this. 30 Hour Famine is a convicting and moving …
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What is the Year of Mercy?
"Because relationship with God implies relationship among people, mercy is the loving kindness and service we owe each …