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Financial and Other Supports for U.S. Churches
Here are a few resources to assist you if you are located in the United States.
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April 21, 2020
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30 Days of Prayer for Muslims
Let's join together in praying that as Muslims seek God during Ramadan, they will encounter Jesus.
April 20, 2020
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Financial and Other Supports for Canadian CRCNA Congregations
It's important that congregational leadership remains current with all of the legal issues facing the church at this unprecedented time. Here are a few resources to assist you if you are located in Canada.
April 16, 2020
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Are You (And Your Church) Safe and Secure Online?
As we connect online in the midst of a global quarantine, are we being safe? Are we keeping our children safe? This article offers resources to respond to these very important questions.
April 9, 2020
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5 Big Questions to Ask About Your Children's Ministry
Whether you’re forming a new children’s ministry or reevaluating existing programming, it’s important to ask the right questions. This resource from Faith Formation Ministries will help you define your main purpose and goals.
April 7, 2020
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Free Resources for the Church During Covid-19
A list of free services and music that has been made available to the church due to the special Covid-19 circumstances.
April 6, 2020
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Disability Concerns Resources for COVID-19
Disability Concerns has assembled a list of support services and resources in the wake of COVID-19. We hope this will be helpful if you are caring for people with disabilities in your community.
April 1, 2020
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Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches
This new resource from Safe Church Ministry is available in hardcopy and online. Also available in Spanish and Korean.
March 17, 2020
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Missional Practices: Coronavirus Edition
In the disruption of COVID-19, we have an opportunity to take advantage of the break in people’s busy schedules and love our neighbors in new ways.
March 12, 2020
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9 Key Tips for Planning an Online Worship Service
Virtual worship might not be anyone’s idea of the ideal. But that doesn’t mean it's not a good option at certain times. Here are 9 tips for planning a successful online worship gathering.
February 25, 2020
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Introducing the Third Third of Life Toolkit
Introducing the Third Third of Life Toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries and Disability Concerns! This new FREE digital resource collection can help your church minister to and with people ages 55 and up.
January 28, 2020
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit: Forgiveness
The Safe Church toolkit for responding to abuse would not be complete without a look at forgiveness.
January 23, 2020
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Resources on Dying Well and Planning Funerals
The resources listed here will help you and members of your congregation think and talk about what it means to die well—and to die as people with hope.
January 23, 2020
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Organ Donation and the Right to Die: What Christians Should Consider
Although organ donation and right to die are very different issues, they both raise bioethical questions that Christians should consider. The resources gathered here can help navigate these issues.
January 23, 2020
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Understanding Advance Directives, Wills, and Power of Attorney
Many adults neglect to create wills and advance directives, but it’s important to make provision for your wishes about dying and the distribution of your estate.
January 23, 2020
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Recognizing Elder Abuse
Learning to recognize the signs of elder abuse and helping older adults make safe choices and understand their rights are two ways families and churches can help address this growing crisis.
January 23, 2020
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Living With Chronic Pain and Illness
According to the National Council on Aging, about 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 68 percent have at least two. But there are many things you and your church can do to help those who are struggling with pain and illness.
January 23, 2020
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Accommodating the Physical Challenges of Older Church Members
These resources will help you understand the changes and challenges of growing older and accommodating them so people of all ages can participate fully in your congregation and community.
January 23, 2020
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Self Care in the Third Third of Life
As life expectancy continues to climb in North America, many people in the third third of life are looking for ways to live well as they age—to stay healthy mentally and physically.
January 23, 2020
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Using Technology to Enhance Life as We Age
Technology can enhance the life of older adults, who often deal with isolation, loss of mobility, and loneliness.
January 23, 2020
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Understanding Dementia
A dementia diagnosis can be a shock. But understanding the disease better, through resources like those gathered here, can lead to increased quality of life both for persons with dementia and for those who love and care for them.
January 23, 2020
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression in older adults can sometimes be difficult to recognize, and frequently it can be confused with mild dementia or grief. These resources will help family members and others detect depression in older adults.
January 23, 2020
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Loneliness and Aging
New studies show that from a third to a half of older adults are lonely, and that loneliness is more of a threat to their health than obesity can be. How might the church address this growing need?
January 23, 2020
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Downsizing in the Third Third of Life
How do you fit a lifetime of memories into half the space—or less? The resources in this article offer suggestions for ways to approach the huge task of downsizing—and to feel good about doing it.
January 23, 2020
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Grief, Loss, and the Power of Lament in the Third Third of Life
This article shares resources for church leaders and the broader community that focus on walking with people through periods of grief and loss and helping them discover the power of lament.