Giving, generosity and our relationship to money should be talked about year round, not just in the fall “stewardship season.” But how? The Moravian Ministries Foundation offers some excellent best practices! (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘What is this?’
RCL reflection, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. Jan. 28, 2024.
In this week’s Gospel, the ones who observed Jesus’ teaching and healing asked the right question: “What is this?” Now 2,000 years later we can still ask what the power and presence of Jesus means for us as we carry out his work. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores
Cruise ship vacations are CO2 nightmares
Compared to a flight to a destination and a stay in a fancy hotel, cruise-ship vacations emit about twice as much total greenhouse gas. Emissions are high despite the cruise industry’s efforts to bring more efficiency to their fleet. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Teach, learn, inspire stewardship this Lent
Lent starts Feb. 14 – It’s coming up soon! Here are resources that you can use to help make Lent a time of focus on stewardship of our time, talent, treasure, planet and our spirits. From a variety of sources and in a number of formats in a Word file. (Photo: Sara Korf, Creative Commons)
Coronavirus FAQ
The pandemic may be officially over, but Coronavirus is still very much with us. Why are some people more susceptible than others? What is the best way to keep yourself safe? This FAQ from National Public Radio help you navigate the current world of Covid. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Baptism delineates our calling to stewardship
RCL Reflection, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. January 21, 2024.
Jesus calls his first four disciples in today’s Gospel, but how is Jesus calling us today? Our baptism calls us to steward our lives and the world with the love of Jesus. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Welsnet, Creative Commons)
Toolkit: Valentine’s Day/Ash Wednesday culture clash
Feb. 14 will present our culture with a clash of messages. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday occur fall on that day. Your free February Stewardship Toolkit suggests a way to observe both. (Photo: David Goehring, Creative Commons)
‘Loving your enemies’ – MLK’s sermon for our time
On this week of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, check out his stirring sermon on loving your enemies. Preached in 1957, it speaks prophetically to us in our time as well. From Stanford University’s MLK Institute.
Protect your church from online scammers
The the digital age has made things easier for a lot of us — including scammers! Sophisticated data miners pose risks to your church’s membership and financial information. This column by the UMC’s Ken Sloan offers tips on foiling them.
Prepare, to get the most out of Lent
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, is just weeks away. Form your plan to teach and learn about Lent. This treasure trove of free Lenten resources compiled by the Catechist’s Journey can help you explore Lent with any group. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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