Bible study is a great way to help God’s people understand the true meaning and joy of Christmas. To help you plan, LifeWay is offering something for everybody — a variety of studies for people of all ages. (Photo: Pascal Volk, Creative Commons)
Remind year-end givers of special 2020 tax deductions
The CARES Act passed in response to the pandemic offers special tax benefits for charitable deductions. Your donors need to know. The issues are complicated, but this resource from the ELCA Foundation clarifies the benefits and how to take advantage of htem. (Photo: 401(k) 2013, Creative Commons)
Seven reasons to be hopeful about God’s creation in 2020
Amid a drumbeat of disturbing news for the environment, from wildfires to catastrophic weather to melting glaciers, 2020 nonetheless showed some bright spots and hopeful trend lines. National Geographic looks at seven “wins” that are cause for hope and celebration about God’s creation. (Photo: Interfaith Power & Light, Creative Commons)
Last-minute tips to stay within your Christmas budget
Two weeks out from Christmas is no time to forget about your desire to stay on budget for your holiday spending. Even if you’ve already spent more than you planned, these tips from Laura Greutman will help you from straying further. (Photo: Maitree Rimthong, Pexels.com)
Include these five things in year-end appeals
While written for a general non-profit audience, these five ideas will work well for church year-end giving. Be sure to check out the first one! (Image: EpicTop10, Creative Commons)
Three teaching points for Advent education
The church season of Advent is steeped in mystery and holiness, yet many churchgoers see it only as the onramp to Christmas. To help people understand and, thus, appreciate the fullness of advent, Building Faith has these three teaching points, complete with links for further study. (Photo: Pavel Hadzinki, Creative Commons)
Tips for dealing with grief and loss at Christmas
For many people, the holidays are not a time for joy and celebrations. In fact, for those experiencing grief the holidays may actually heighten their pain. If this rings true for you or someone you know, check out these tips from Harvard Health. (Photo: Kenny Uhh, Creative Commons)
A better way to address a budgetary shortfall
Too many congregations use a tired — and less effective — approach to filling a year-end gap in their budgets: They send out letters begging for donations, sometimes even using veiled threats that the church will close. There’s a much better way, says this article from Church Law & Tax. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
Here’s a checklist to close out your financial year
To say that the end of the calendar year is a busy time for church financial departments is an understatement. This checklist of calendar year-end financial tasks will help you stay on track and be organized in 2020. From CapinCrouse. (Illustration: AJ Cann, Creative Commons)
Count down Advent sustainably with this calendar
The Sustainable Advent Calendar offers 24 inspirations for how we can create a better world. Daily from December 1 to 24, there’s a simple idea for adopting a more sustainable lifestyle that helps protect the environment, enriches life and creates. (Photo: Tina D, Creative Commons)
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