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Faith Aflame stewardship program

This is comprehensive program to equip and inspire congregations to make stewardship a priority. Just take a look – lots of substantive resources for inspiration, education and practice. (Photo by Ryk Neethling used by Creative Commons license. Thanks, Ryk!)

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Conversing about Stewardship

Here’s a fine resource from the Episcopal Church USA that invites worshiping communities into conversation about stewardship. Entitled Companions on the Way: Conversations on Money, Discipleship, and Stewardship, this short video features Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann and Rev. Laurel Johnston, Program Officer for Stewardship, ECUSA. Click here for more information.

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Stewardship Basics

Click here to access a good resource from the Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Parish Stewardship that provides a basic overview of stewardship principles in the form of a Q & A augmented with references from scripture. Photo by opensourceway used under Creative Commons License. Thanks.

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God Bless the Child

First Sunday of Christmas Lectionary Reflection
January 1, 2012
Today is the perfect opportunity to honor the gift of God’s son, the Word made flesh, and the children and families in the worshiping community. (Photo by “clairity” used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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A Life Re-Imagined

Here’s a great story from a woman who stepped off the corporate ladder, simplified her life, and is following her calling and faith to do something about human trafficking and modern day slavery. Click here to read Kris’s story on Miss Minimalist’s blog. (Photo by Lethaargic used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Advent Devotions for Youth and Young Adults

It’s not too late to participate in Advent daily devotions. Click here to access an online version designed for youth and young adults (and the young at heart!) called “Following the Star.” This fine resource is produced by d365.org and is part of Passport, Inc., an ecumenical cooperative ministry. (Photo by paral_lax used under Creative… Read more»

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When “No” is a Stewardship “Yes”

Jessica, writing for the Enemy of Debt blog, claims that learning to say “no” is the most important money advice available. She makes a good point. Click here to read her explanation. Sometimes “no” is a stewardship “yes.” (Photo by photogail used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Teaching Children to be Stewards

Here’s a practical stewardship idea for your Christian Education program from the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. Click here to read Delia Halverson’s thoughts on “Ah-ha” moments for young stewards. Photo by mudkat used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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Paying for Higher Ed without Debt

Yes, it can be done–even if you didn’t start that college fund at birth. Click here to read one family’s story and realistic suggestions. These strategies could also be applied to graduate education. (Photo by Tulane Public Relations used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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Stewardship and Student Debt

Student debt is an escalating crisis in the United States and a serious stewardship issue. Here’s a link to a detailed 16-page PDF report entitled Student Debt and the Class of 2010. This is a “must read” for anyone preparing for college or graduate school. (Photo by DonkeyHotey used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)