RCL Reflection, Reign of Christ Sunday, Year A. November 26, 2023.
The parable of the sheep and goats is a fitting lesson for Christ the King Sunday, as it summarizes Jesus’ teaching and focuses us on action. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
Practice a ‘Theology of Abundance’ around money
Stewardship is about money, but it’s not only about money. This essay from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Wash., helps put money in its proper place in an overall theology of abundance. (Photo: epSos .de, Creative Commons)
The ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of year-end steward leadership
Church leaders always want their congregations to end the year on a good stewardship note, but they may unwittingly sabotage their success. From Logan Leadership, here are some “dos” and “don’ts” to guide you. (Photo: Olia Danilevich, Pexels)
Toolkit explores Advent as a path to Holy Christmas
This month’s free Stewardship Toolkit looks at how rediscovering Advent — today lost in the commercial Christmas frenzy — can lead us to a more Holy Christmas. With newsletter article and weekly bulletin “snippets.” From SOLI. (Photo: Tauralbus. Creative Commons)
Resources, talents and risky investments
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 it away: Modeling stewardship for teens
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)
Ultraprocessed foods are bad for our health
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)
The responsibilities of your finance committee
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.
Tinned fish: Climate solutions in a can
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)
Your church needs a policy for handling cash
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.
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