Did you know that more charitable giving happens in December than any other time of the year? December is a time to focus on charitable giving and close out the year strong, and even churches can encourage year-end gifts.
"Brothers and sisters, love boldly, give generously, and never grow weary in doing good for the Lord, your God is with you and is for you." This week's Sunday Blessing is brought to us by Rev. Erin Dunigan, ordained evangelist and teaching elder in the PC(USA).
Season 7 of Leading Theologically continues November 5 with guest Rev. Daniel Heath, Associate Chaplain and Director of the Davidson Forum at Davidson College.
Listen Nov. 5th on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
During his 2025 Stewardship Kaleidoscope workshop, Carson Brown emphasized the importance of intentionally “selling” stewardship by clearly communicating goals, understanding audiences, and using tools such as social media, mailings, and face-to-face visits.
Join our team! The Presbyterian Foundation is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for the Associate Fund Administrator position. This role assists in managing and administering the Foundation’s permanent endowment funds and estate settlements.
"Change is important for the church. If we don't change, if we don't reach out beyond our doors, if we aren't present in the community, our congregations will shrivel and disappear."
Rev. Philip Beck reflects on change, timeless faith, and God’s enduring light.
This week's Sunday Blessing comes from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel, pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Ossining, NY. This week she reminds us to take care of each other in this world.
In his Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2025 workshop, Dr. David King shared that the ways congregations discuss, and practice stewardship can shape how they adapt to shifting faith and giving trends.
"Because of the gospel of Jesus your relationship with the Divine will bring healing for your hurts, hope for your despair, and light in your spiritual midnights." This week's Blessing comes from Rev. Ivan Herman, Associate Pastor at Carmichael Presbyterian Church.
Season 7 of Leading Theologically continues on October 22 with Rev. Tim Yi, Youth Pastor at Community Church of Seattle. Together, they will explore what it means to create intentional conversations around discernment with youth in the church.
Tune in on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
"Whether we have sufficient resources and talents to realize our goals matters. What matters even more is our dedication and commitment to the cause..."
Dr. Raj Nadella reflects on the widow’s resourcefulness and persistence in Luke 18. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fR8nT8
Join us in celebrating Rev. Sandra Moon, JD, on her new role as Vice President of Church Finances & Property and Adaptive Initiatives. Previously serving as an MRO for the Northwest region, Sandra will work with the MRO team to assist congregations and other ministry organizations. Congrats, Sandra!
Each year, the Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way partner to host The Greatest Give Back—a day of service honoring Muhammad Ali. Volunteers participate in service projects that strengthen our community. Thank you, Troy, Yveshia, Andrea, and Donna, for representing us!
Leading Theologically is back for Season 7, premiering October 8! We’re kicking things off with Rev. Dr. Virginia "Gini" Norris-Lane, Executive Director of Ukirk and our new host, Rev. Zoë Garry.
Tune in next week on YouTube or any podcast platform.
Join us at the Hispanic Presbyterian Women’s 11th Triennial Encuentro, October 10–12 in Atlanta, GA. This year’s theme is 'Influencers del Reino de Dios – Somos y Hacemos' (Influencers for the Kingdom of God – We Are and We Do).
In Pastor’s Life, Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort reflects on the gift of slowing down, noticing summer’s rhythms, and how they teach us rest, presence, and unhurried living.
Volunteers are the backbone of nonprofits—including our churches. Yet many don’t see volunteering as stewardship. This month’s Stewardship Tips explores how to lift up giving and service as stewardship.
