RCL reflection for Proper 24, Year A, October 22, 2023.
Questions of all sorts and for all kinds of purposes take center stage in this week’s Gospel. We can learn much! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
November Toolkit: Develop a heart of generosity
Your Stewardship Toolkit for November — the month for thanksgiving — looks at how practicing gratitude helps develop a heart of generosity. Free newsletter article and weekly bulletin blurbs.
‘Stewardship University’ offers varied resources
Want to know more about congregational stewardship? Check out the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona’s ‘Stewardship University,” a nice assortment of resources and links on a variety of topics.
Definitely DO NOT put plastics in the microwave
When heated, even plastics with the label “microwave safe” release particles of microplastics that are suspected in a wide variety of illnesses. Science is just now beginning to understand the risks. Bon Appetit magazine reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
We all are invited to God’s sumptuous feast
RCL Reflection for Proper 23, Year A. October 15, 2023.
This week’s readings provide images of sumptuous meals that God prepares for God’s people. Preachers can use them to talk about God’s abundant providence and mercy. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Utilities doing little to reach ‘net zero’ pledges
Many utilities have taken the climate pledge to be ‘net zero’ by 2050, but most are doing little to reach that goal. The findings are contained in the Sierra Club’s annual report, “The Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges.” (Photo: Peter Grima, Creative Commons)
Last-minute 2023 stewardship campaign ideas
So, fall 2023 crept up on you and you don’t have a stewardship plan? Well, it happens. Not to worry. Here are three easy and simple ideas you can implement before year’s end. From SOLI’s web editor Rob Blezard.
Think beyond the line item – a narrative budget
A narrative budget helps folks connect the congregation’s finances with the mission that we are accomplishing in the world. The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation has a nice package of resources to get you started. (Photo: Taxcredit, Creative Commons)
How to teach children about generosity
The Bible talks about extensively about generosity, so it’s important that we help our children understand generosity as we pass the faith along to them. This report from Tith.ly suggests how parents and church leaders can team up.
Chronic diseases are shortening Americans’ lifespan
An epidemic of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, combined with a medical system that favors those with money, is shortening the lifespan of Americans, a Washington Post report says. (Photo: Joel Mayward, Creative Commons)
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