We know the Bible invites believers to tithe their income, but how about churches? Tithing their income may be a good way to support the denomination, lead a community effort or fund a special project. It also sets an example! Patheos explores.
Churches can help stem today’s suicide epidemic
Every year millions of people in the United States think about taking their own lives, and about 50,000 will actually succeed. As communities of faith, churches can help by being proactive, raising awareness and offering help to those who may be suicidal. This article from Patheos offers great suggestions. (Photo: Anna Shvets, Pexels)
Worship and justice in the feast of first fruits (Deuteronomy 26)
What does “first fruits giving” really mean? Exploring the feast of first fruits in Deuteronomy 26 gives us valuable insights, blogger Morgan Guyton writes in Patheos. “This feast of first fruits helps to illustrate the relationship between sacrificial worship and justice that has always been part of God’s teaching.” ((Photo: AlicePopkorn, Creative Commons License)
Congregational Discernment and Stewardship
The spiritual practice of discernment may be a useful tool for congregations when it comes to matters of stewardship of money. Check out this article by spiritual director Teresa Blythe on the Patheos website. (Photo by hickory hardscrabble used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
