RCL reflection, First Sunday of Advent, Year A. November 30, 2025. This week’s readings encourage us to be alert and wakeful. But to do that in today’s busy-busy world, we need our rest. Karen Johnson Kretschmann explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Survive talking politics at family gatherings
In our divided culture, more and more families dread holiday gatherings because of the inevitable stress from political conversation. Aren’t the holidays stressful enough? PolitiFact offers strategies for keeping things civil. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Reach more people this Advent and Christmas
Christmas offers your congregation a wonderful opportunity to invite new Christians and lapsed members alike to be part of worship and fellowship. Are you making the most of it? Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Light of the world! The Advent Wreath
Four colored candles set in a ring of evergreens make up the traditional Advent Wreath found in many churches. But how many know the deep significance of this ancient practice? LivingLutheran magazine explains. (Creative Commons)
Jesus Reigns, and for that we can give thanks!
RCL reflection, Reign of Christ Sunday, Year C. November 23, 2025. In our country’s current era of turmoil and transition, Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday can help us return to the Gospel’s true proclamation: Jesus is our only King. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Creative Commons)
Fossil fuel’s pivot to plastic is polluting the planet
As the world strives to burn less fossil fuel, the industry is looking to plastic and petrochemical production to maintain profits. The move is worsening the crisis over plastic pollution. Scientific American reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Finish 2025 strong with a year-end campaign
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)
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