Did you know that some 30 percent of annual giving takes place in the last weeks of the calendar year? It’s the perfect time to ask your donors for contributions. Carey Nieuwhof outlines some excellent strategies. (Photo: Pexels)
Tips to close out your church’s financial year
With November, Christmas and New Year’s just weeks apart, church life becomes hectic as the year ends. Amid the busyness, to help your financial team stay on top of the fiscal-year closeout, CapinCrouse offers some timely tips. (Photo: Pexels)
Keep on keeping on when things look rough
RCL reflection for Proper 28, Year C. Nov. 16, 2025. When things seem to be falling apart, stewardship takes on a quieter, steadier form. It’s about the daily practice of trust and care when the ground beneath us trembles. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Pexels.com)
Giving and stewardship ideas for Advent
Calling us to examine anew our lives and priorities as we open our hearts for the Messiah’s arrival, Advent is ripe with stewardship possibilities. The Church of England’s Diocese of Southwick offers great ideas and resources. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The ugly truth behind the ‘First Thanksgiving’
Culture remembers the “First Thanksgiving” as a harmonious shared meal between European settlers and Native Americans, but the syrupy narrative covers some ugly truths. A Charleston College professor explains. (Image: Public Domain)
How to celebrate Thanksgiving the healthy way
Everybody loves the delicious foods we enjoy every Thanksgiving, but there’s always the temptation to overdo it to the point where our health pays the cost. Fear not. The University of California at San Diego Medical School offers advice — and recipes. (Photo: Pexels)
We don’t know what’s ahead, but we trust in God
RCL reflection, Proper 27, Year C. Nov. 9, 2025. As Reign of Christ Sunday nears, our lections hint about the end times – a big issue with many Christians. This week’s lessons may help focus on the right question: how we are stewarding our lives and trusting in God. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Image: Creative Commons)
Food banks, churches step up to ease SNAP crisis
As the continuing government shutdown has jeopardized SNAP benefits for some 42 million Americans, churches and food banks are hard a work. They are seeing not only high demand, but also a high level of donations. CNBC reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Get your church ready for Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2
Begun in 2012, GivingTuesday has become a global generosity movement. With the December 2 date still weeks away, your church has plenty of time to plan your own celebration. GivingTuesday.org offers a wealth of tips and resources to help.
The world is failing the Paris Climate benchmarks
With the end of 2025 just weeks away, leaders are acknowledging that the benchmark reductions in the Paris Climate accord will not be met. The big task ahead will be to set new goals and make a strategy to meet them. Time magazine reports. (Image: Creative Commons)
