Giving With Dignity at Christmas (and Beyond!)
Before you put the finishing touches on those Christmas giving projects, please take some time to consider the why, if, and how of giving.
Being a deacon involves a lot more than passing the offering plate. Let's discuss all aspects of being a deacon.
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Before you put the finishing touches on those Christmas giving projects, please take some time to consider the why, if, and how of giving.
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Find support and connect with others involved in justice and mercy ministries. This virtual meeting space kicks off Sept. 23!
World Renew is excited to host a 3-part series of discussions as we learn to do, and live, both MERCY and JUSTICE. Topics include Creation Care, Immigration, and Poverty.
We've heard from a few churches that finding new deacons right now is difficult. How is your church handling recruitment?
If you missed the Welcome to the Neighborhood Series, we've got good news for you: you can still watch!
Starting January 2021, Diaconal Ministries Canada began rolling out a new set of devotions called "Detours; Overcoming Spiritual Roadblocks in Ministry."
This series of 6 webinars explores ways churches can be better neighbors.
Hunting, fishing, gardening. Moving these activities from mere hobbies towards a model of stewardship, benevolence and justice.
A new set of devotions for deacons is coming in 2021—straight to your inbox!
The best ways for us and our churches to give at Christmas, or any time, is by discovering and building on the gifts and skills of people and communities.
Is it time to evaluate if the Christmas giving project you’ve ALWAYS done, is, well, just? Find a Q&A and 3 principles to help you create more just Christmas giving opportunities.
If our ministry plans and budgets tell a story, I wonder what story our community hears and sees through us. Watch a recap of the Webinar: Reimagining Church Budgets to Reflect Kingdom Values.
How has COVID-19 impacted the way we budget, serve, and give? As stewards, how do we generously use our gifts to impact God's world?
As we wonder about schools and their reopening plans, are congregations involved in crafting creative community solutions and ideas to make education for all students a fair and equitable priority?
Deacons who have a great idea for serving their local community right now, but lack the resources, can receive up to $5,000.
Is your church holding an offering this year? When you give to NewGround, you are impacting communities across Canada with the love of Christ.
Deacons exist to act as conduits through which God blesses others. In very practical terms, what does this mean as COVID-19 continues to spread?
Join representatives from World Renew, Volunteers in Action (Denver), and Lifeline Community Development Corporation (Merced, CA) as we discuss what we are learning and how we can support one another.
What are you doing to check-in on your church and community members? Here are some resources, and we would love to hear your stories.
Diaconal Ministries Canada is working hard to put together resources to help deacons and churches during this difficult time.
Wondering how your church will meet the needs of its members and community? You can lead the way to create a system of response and hope.
Included you'll find a sample letter you can adapt and use with your church regarding giving in the weeks of this coronavirus.
As our countries start to "reopen", how are you continuing to help your members and community members affected by the Pandemic?
This post provides a reminder of the resources available for orienting new deacons as churches begin a new program year.