Every donor appreciates a thank you. And forgetting to say “thanks” can lead some donors to feel chagrined – and reluctant to give again. Stewardship expert Charles Lane suggests ways to show thanks. (Photo: Orin Zebest, Creative Commons)
Riding above the clouds in order to be down low
RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 21, 2023.
This week’s lessons present juxtaposed depictions of God: God is high in heaven, but also involved in the messy and sinful world that Jesus came to save. Both depictions are spot on! Elaine Ramshaw explores.
June Toolkit explores stewardship of your health
Swimsuit season, around the corner, provides a good excuse to pay attention to our bodily health. The Toolkit explores the theme with a newsletter article and bulletin snippets. (“Exercise” by Mikko Koponen, Creative Commons)
Text-message scams are draining bank accounts
It’s a scam on the rise: Robotexts purporting to be from fraud investigators, job recruiters and other occupations are duping people out of their hard earned money. The Guardian reports on what’s going on and how to protect yourself.
Ten ways to beat insomnia
Maybe you can’t get to sleep, or maybe you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. Regardless of the scenario, the bottom line is you are robbed of needed sleep. The Cleveland Clinic offers help. (Photo: Cottonbro Studios, via Pexels)
Stewards of the story – God’s own story
RCL reflection, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 14, 2023.
This week’s readings reinforce the idea that God has entrusted human beings with an amazing and daunting task: To tell the story of God. Thankfully, we don’t do it alone, but with God’s help. The Rev. Joel Bergeland explores.
Teach yourself to be grateful through exercises
Plenty of benefits to body, mind and soul accompany gratitude. The good news is that thankfulness can be cultivated with a little time and effort. Positive Psychology offers a wide variety of exercises to help.
Clergy SHOULD know what parishioners give
In too many churches, the ordained leaders are prohibited from looking at the the offering records. Other clergy are all too happy to avert their gaze. But there are good reasons why leaders should be aware. The Episcopal Network for Stewardship explores.
Is glass or plastic better for the environment?
Glass and plastic are tried-and-true materials for packaging and other uses. Plastic notoriously causes lots of environmental problems, but glass has its own issues. What’s a conscientious steward to do? The BBC reports.
FAQ: SOLI Stewardship Education Grants
How often are the grants awarded? Grants are awarded twice a year. What are the deadlines to apply? Application deadlines are March 15 and September 15. Notification of grant awards will be made by May 15 and November 15. For how much may my organization apply? Grants will normally range from $1,000 to $8,000; in […]
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