RCL Reflection, Sixth Sunday of Easter Year B, May 9, 2021
We must remember that all the earth belongs to God—every atom, molecule, droplet of water, and handful of soil—and as such is sacred. This week’s psalm helps us do just that, as well as illumine the other lessons. (Image: Lyre, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library)
Whether it’s because of out-of-control credit card use or the pandemic’s economic crunch, people need to know more about finance. The FDIC recommends “Smart Money for Adults,” with class materials for students and teachers available for free.
The May edition of the Stewardship Toolkit explores the wisdom we receive from the mother and father figures in our lives, congregations, and communities. We need it now more than ever! The toolkit consists of a ready-to-use newsletter article and RCL-based Sunday bulletin snippets.
As Holy Week began this year, a Gallup Poll found that church membership in the United States had declined to less than half of the population for the first time. The headline grabbed attention, but it’s mostly unsurprising, reports Religion News Service.
Compared to older people, younger adults carry significant debt, much of it from student loans, and some of it due to economic factors beyond their control. Some churches are helping their members understand and do something about the debt gap. (Photo (c) Supe87, Fotolia.com)
There are dozens of things you can do to reduce energy use AND lower your utility bills. The folks at Lutherans Restoring Creation have put together this handy checklist of tips to save energy throughout the house. (Photo: Anton Fromkin, Creative Commons)
Stress is a part of being human, and it’s not all bad. Stress motivates us and helps us get things done. But too much stress over too much time can be harmful to our body, mind, and spirit. Web MD offers tips to beat stress. (Photo: Bottled Void, Creative Commons)
