Decreased human activity from sheltering in place is clearing skies and waterways of pollution and leading to a resurgence of wildlife. But it also shows how hard it will be to make needed changes. From The Guardian.
June Toolkit: ‘Steward your new community’
Like a caterpillar emerging from a cocoon to new life as a butterfly, we can help our congregations awaken from Covid-19 to a reality that is deeper, richer and more beautiful. Explore stewarding a new community in this month’s free “Stewardship Toolkit” from SOLI editor Rob Blezard. (Photo: Alias 0591, Creative Commons)
Use these guides to get to ‘Your Healthiest Self’
What’s the state of health for your body? Your relationships? Your feelings? Your surroundings? Other areas? The Wellness Toolkits from the National Institutes of Health can help you find out. Use these for yourself and tell invite your congregants about them. (Photo: Joshua Smith, Creative Commons)
It’s all about faith, money, and serving one master
“We are all invited to live in this new realm that Jesus talked about, the Kingdom of God, which includes every aspect of our lives, including our money—perhaps especially our money,” says Mike Little, director of the Faith and Money Network. He explains in this magazine interview. (Photo: Oregon State University, Creative Commons)
Craft ideas to teach about giving and stewardship
Whether it’s Sunday school for when we get back to church or activities to do with your children while they are sheltering with you at home, these crafts ideas will help them learn about giving and stewardship. Video and PDF instructions, from Ministry-to-children. (Photo: Stephen Depolo, Creatve Commons)
Guide gets you ‘Moving Forward’ in the climate movment
Climate change may be the biggest threat humanity has ever faced. What can a congregation do? Blessed Tomorrow’s “Moving Forward” guide provides lots of practical ideas on energy use, congregational life, advocacy, worship, education and more! (Photo: garryknight, Creative Commons)
Will the church financially survive COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic will surely have a long-term impact on the financial life of congregations, regardless of their denomination, size or makeup. How can churches survive and even thrive in a post-pandemic landscape? Faith & Leadership asked 12 leaders to weigh in. (Photo: Joshua Smith, Creative Commons)
Does joy come from generosity? Or generosity from joy?
“It is more blessed to give than to receive,” Jesus is quoted as saying in Acts 20:35, but why is that? There is tremendous power in the act of giving. Peter Marty explores this issue in The Christian Century. (Photo: Irish, Creative Commons)
Enjoy food fellowship, but be aware of food allergies
Snacks at coffee hour, potluck dinners, treats for the children — these are all staples of church life, but they can hold hidden dangers. Doctors report an increase in severe food allergies, especially among children. Your church can minimize the risks. From Christianity Today. (Photo: Odonata98, Creative Commons)
10 ideas for steward leadership in the era of Covid-19
The coronavirus is challenging us to do ministry better, smarter, more creatively. This is especially true in stewardship because other interests and priorities may seem more pressing. From the United Methodist Church. (Photo: AJC1, Creative Commons)
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