Too many churches wait until finances hit the fan — or the basement — before they consider a capital campaign. But even when things are stable there are plenty of good reasons to consider a capital campaign, writes this author from the United Methodist Church. (Photo: Stephen Yeargin, Creative Commons)
- A Stewardship of the Mind
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17A. August 30, 2026. The Rev. Emily Carson reflects on Peter’s struggle to see God’s bigger picture, inviting us to consider what it means to be stewards of our minds and to set our attention on “God things” rather than “human things.” Continue reading - You are called and created to be stewards of transformation
RCL reflection, 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16A. Aug 23, 2026. Deacon Timothy Siburg reflects on Paul’s call to be “transformed by the renewing of the mind,” exploring how God invites us to become stewards of transformation. Continue reading - There is enough!
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15A. August 16, 2026. The Rev. Sarah Hess reflects on the Canaanite woman’s persistent faith and Jesus’ expansive mercy, exploring what it means to trust that there is enough grace, enough mercy, and enough room at God’s table for all. Continue reading - The risky business of speaking out in faith
RCL reflection, 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14A. August 9, 2026. The Rev. Robert Blezard reflects on Elijah's encounter with God and Peter stepping out of the boat, exploring the courage it takes to speak truth, confront injustice, and trust God's presence. Continue reading - What is already in our hands?
RCL reflection, 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13A. August 2, 2026. The Rev. Matthew D. O'Rear reflects on on Jesus' feeding of the five thousand, inviting us to move beyond a mindset of scarcity and trust that God can use the gifts already in our hands to bring abundance, hope, and healing. Continue reading