RCL Reflection for Proper 28, Year A. November 19, 2023.
For congregations that are resistant to change and averse to risk, Jesus’ Parable of the Talents provides rich preaching material. What does it take to multiply our and talents for God’s kingdom? Elaine Ramshaw explores.
Giving is not part of teen age culture — or their families, if statistics are reliable. How can we break through and teach giving? A school teacher who is a stewardship leader in his church suggests three ways. (Photo: Creative Commons)
More than half of our diet consists of foods that have been industrially processed in some way, and they may be harmful to our health. Listen to this podcast from Scientific American or read the transcript to learn why – and how to avoid them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
An effective finance committee proposes a budget; then raises, manages, and distributes the financial resources to support the congregation. How? The United Methodist Church explains.
The way we eat is a major source of the greenhouse gas emissions that are pushing global temperatures to new extremes. One solution is “tinned fish,” which are among the lowest-carbon animal protein available. Bloomberg News reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
It’s important to have a well-written and always-followed policy for handling cash donations. Why? For those who handle finance, cash presents a strong temptation to embezzle. Smart Church Management explains.
RCL Reflection for Proper 26, year A. November 5, 2023, Jesus famously calls out the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, but the challenge for us is to recognize how we are all hypocrites to some degree. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The new year is only weeks away, so finalize your plans to encourage donations for a strong ending of 2023. The United Methodist Foundation of Greater New Jersey offers tips, resources and links. (Photo: Creative Commons)
November is the month of thanksgiving, so take a deep dive into what the Apostle Paul says about gratitude and the Christian life. Paul describes it as a core element of faith. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: Vistamommy, Creative Commons)
The holidays are a joyful time for indulgence and parties, but there’s no reason why your health in body mind and spirit should suffer. Forbes magazine explores finding balance for a joyful, healthy season. (Photo: Stephen O, Creative Commons)
