RCL Reflection, Proper 17, Lectionary 22, Year B. September 1, 2024. Church necessarily involves ritual and customs, but how meaningful are they to our congregants? This week’s Gospel helps us explore. By the Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell. (Photo: bhsher, Creative Commons)
As Sunday school and youth groups resume for the fall, here is a dynamite Bible study on Malachi 3:10 that offers practical insight into generosity and tithing. From Youth Group Ministries. (Photo: Creative Commons)
An annual stewardship drive is more than a way to generate revenue. It can also promote mission, reflection, education and community. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers 10 strategies. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
Check out the Video Blogs from Lutherans Restoring Creation, posted by Gabrielle Irle, the organization’s Outreach Coordinator. From the family farm in Washington State, Gabrielle speaks about their work and everyday creation care.
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 16, Year B. August 25, 2024.
This week’s Gospel and Hebrew Bible readings could help you explore the theme of committee and re-committing to God. And with the fall programs poised to launch, it’s good timing! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Cancer is everywhere – and it’s SCARY! But there are plenty of things you can do to prevent cancer, including eating right, exercising, quitting smoking and avoiding carcinogens, The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Joshua Smith, Creative Commons)
You’ve scrimped and saved, but are you really ready to retire? How are you supposed to figure that out? Here are some helpful calculations that could help you decide whether you can actually take the plunge. From Kiplinger personal finance Newsletter. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
September’s free Stewardship toolkit explores the Priesthood of All Believers and how that blesses all occupations. Newsletter article and weekly bulletin “Snippets.” From SOLI’s Rob Blezard. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 15, Year B. Aug. 18, 2024.
This week’s lesson from Proverbs offers the preacher an excellent opportunity to discuss not only biblical wisdom but also a feminine characteristic of God. Sophia/Wisdom complements a traditional masculine notion of God. The Rev. Dr. Linda Bell explores.
July marked the 13th straight month of record average global heat temperatures, causing much suffering and disruption. Experts warn that the heating trend is unlikely to change. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons).
