Ash Wednesday begins the church season of Lent by marking the foreheads of the faithful with ashes. Read about this peculiar – but profound tradition and how it came to be. From Catholicus.eu (European Catholics). (Photo: Creative Commons)

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Ash Wednesday begins the church season of Lent by marking the foreheads of the faithful with ashes. Read about this peculiar – but profound tradition and how it came to be. From Catholicus.eu (European Catholics). (Photo: Creative Commons)


Here’s a resource to help frame your year-round stewardship efforts. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church has devised monthly themes and reflections to help explore different aspects of stewardship for 2026. (Image: Creative Commons)


RCL reflection for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A. January 18, 2026. This is the season of revealing Jesus as God’s son. This week’s readings teach us that we reveal Jesus with our words, actions and things we point to. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Image: Creattive Commons)


Statistics prove that compared to their Boomer parents, younger adults face a more challenging complex economic reality as they plan retirement. That’s why it’s critical they start early. Forbes magazine has tips on how to get going. (Photo: Pexels)


The year 2023 still holds the record as the hottest year ever, but 2025 was close. The last three years together have been the hottest on record. Experts say the earth is barreling toward the climate brink. Scientific American reports. (Image: Creative Commons)


Here is a tool set that will provide you with plenty of smart, creative and logical ideas for keeping stewardship front and center in your congregation. Great resource from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. (Image: Creative Commons)


RCL reflection, Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, Year A. January 11, 2026. The mighty voice of God cried out at Jesus’ baptism. God’s voice still comes to us, not only in our baptism but our everyday lives. The question is, are we listening? The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Image: Creative Commons)


Yes, fall is the traditional season for stewardship efforts, but don’t count out the first months of the year. The seasons of Epiphany, Lent and Easter offer plenty of opportunities to lift up giving. The Episcopal Diocese of Newark explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 19 this year. Christians can honor his work for civil rights and social justice by learning more about him and telling others. Building Faith at Virginia Theological Seminary has lots of resources to guide you along.


Recent studies that challenged longstanding beliefs about the benefits of drinking alcohol in moderation have confused many people. What’s good, what’s bad? Stanford University School of Medicine tells the true story. (Photo: Tembela Bohle via Pexels)
