The Smaller Congregation – Pathways in Challenging Times was originally created for the Alban Institute’s “Congregational Resource Guide,” at a time when many small congregations were feeling the impact of the […]
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Unfortunately, protecting houses of worship is a relevant and important topic in today’s world, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or detract from your ministries. Look over these resources […]
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“The Pastoral Relations Committee” contains suggestions of policies, principles, and procedures which may enhance the work of the Pastoral Relations Committee. If your church does not have a Pastoral Relations […]
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An accounting professor and professional auditor with 25 years experience teaching auditing at a college level created a “Handbook for the Church Audit Committee” as a resource for the Massachusetts […]
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12 Ways You Can Help Disaster Survivors Recover Through UCC Disaster Ministries Organize a U.S. disaster recovery work team. Just a week of your time will help disaster survivors rebuild […]
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When summer is here, it is important to remember the dangers of extreme heat. Heat can be deadly and community action really can save lives. Extreme heat kills more people every year […]
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Category 5 Hurricane Maria is regarded as the worst natural disaster on record to hit Puerto Rico. It made landfall there on September 20, 2017. It was directly responsible for more than 60 deaths – […]
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The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference’s Church and Ministry Council passed a new plan for Boundary Training beginning in 2018. In order to address concerns that the traditional Boundary Awareness Training course […]
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From the Spring 2018 Issue of The Steward from the Insurance Board Giving to houses of worship was a truly a “win-win scenario” in 2017. Our congregants gave from their hearts in support […]
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The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnership, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has released “The Opioid Epidemic Practice Toolkit: Helping Faith-based and Community Leaders Bring Hope […]
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