Make a difference today and save on taxes. It is possible when you support the Grand Canyon Synod through your IRA.
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Would you like to finish this year with a gift to your church, the Grand Canyon Synod, and/or favorite ELCA ministry that maximizes your impact and reduces your taxes? Read about four smart options in this post.
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The latest edition of ELCA Stewardship's "Where Your Heart Is" newsletter explores the theme of stewardship from a heartfelt and spiritual perspective. It delves into the changing focus from outdoor activities to introspective and communal engagements as seasons shift. The newsletter includes practical advice on stewardship, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and connecting with congregational members through meaningful narratives.
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Maximize the impact of your year-end charitable giving with Thrivent Choice. Contribute to the Grand Canyon Synod or choose from over 40,000 organizations, and Thrivent will cover all processing fees, ensuring your entire donation benefits your chosen cause. Visit the GCS page to give through Thrivent Choice to make your contribution count.
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The ELCA Foundation's recent Insights newsletter highlights the importance of generosity during this season of thankfulness. It offers smart ways to give before 2023 ends, critical factors to consider when giving, a recorded webinar on estate planning and charitable giving, and information about the Ministry Growth Fund for ELCA congregations and affiliates. Additionally, it spotlights ELCA Good Gifts, offering unique charitable gifts to honor loved ones while making a difference globally.
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Mark your calendars for the 10/24/2023 launch of 'All Ages Becoming: Intergenerational Practice in the Formation of God's People,' a groundbreaking book that reaffirms intergenerational practice as the heart of our Christian identity. With insights from 17 diverse authors, including Linda Staats with the GCS Stewardship team, this book promises a global perspective on nurturing faith across generations.
Join the virtual celebration with authors and experts worldwide on October 24, 2023 (register here for one of two time slots). Pre-order the book now and secure your invitation to a journey of communal spiritual growth.
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Explore the essence and joy of autumn stewardship, a tradition rooted in the agrarian cycle of our ancestors, and discover how ELCA’s Congregational Stewardship Support is nurturing this spirit through events, resources, and thoughtful discussions, aiming to cultivate generous congregations and spread kindness and love in the world. Read more in the Where Your Heart is newsletter.
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Explore more convenient and varied ways to contribute to your congregation with Tithe.ly, a preferred vendor of the ELCA known for its online giving platforms. Tithe.ly offers six diverse methods of giving, including text messages, a free church app, and more, all with no monthly fees or upfront costs, just a minimal transaction fee. Discover the ease of giving and special discounted pricing exclusively for ELCA congregations here.
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In collaboration with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA invites congregations to a transformative six-week webinar, “Cultivating Generous Congregations”, starting October 10, 2023. Reimagine stewardship and delve deep into generosity, participating in engaging cohort sessions and meaningful discussions, all aimed at fostering generosity in our faith communities.
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The ELCA mission support memo for July, 2023 is available as a PDF, as a Word doc, or in this blog post. Join ELCA Mission Support in reflecting on the 2023 Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix. A melting pot of leadership, faith, and inspiration, this gathering fostered connections and reinforced the importance of Mission Support. Learn about the enlightening messages, workshops, and the ongoing mission work that is made possible through the generosity of ELCA members.
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Navigating stewardship amidst uncertain economic times can be challenging. Join us on Aug. 21, 2023, 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT, for a webinar, "Stewardship When Economics Are Uncertain", hosted by ELCA and the Lake Institute. Led by the Rev. Meredith McNabb and the Rev. Tim Brown, this session aims to inspire open and honest conversations about stewardship and generosity. Zoom Link here on the day of the webinar.
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Discover the importance of community stewardship in the summer months, as we embrace the House of Light in the ELCA’s stewardship newsletter, Where Your Heart Is. Share experiences of grace, explore upcoming events aimed at fostering stewardship, and learn from the wisdom of our ancestors and scripture. Become part of our community's chain of faith formation and support.
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The ELCA mission support memo for June, 2023 is available as PDF, as a Word doc, or in this blog post. This month’s memo features a story from our synods in Pennsylvania and the Wittel Farm Growing Project and FriEDENs Garden, as well as an upcoming stewardship webinar, "Stewardship When Economics Are Uncertain," on August 21, 2023.
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Pastor Dan Potaznick, accompanied by the Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship Team, relays an inspiring narrative of the multicultural worship experience where three congregations — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Iglesia Luterana Vida Nueva, and Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Church — each offer a unique and vibrant expression of faith.
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Tithe.ly is a leading online-giving platform and a preferred vendor of the ELCA. Through its new Pledge Campaigns tool, churches can raise money more quickly and easily than ever. Learn about the features of this new pledge platform through a video demonstration. The tool has already helped many congregations reach their goals.
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The ELCA mission support memo for May, 2023 is available as PDF, as a Word doc, or in this blog post. This month’s memo features our very own Inside Own Network (ION), the “eHarmony of Prison Reentry.
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The Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship team has released their updated annual narrative mission plan. This is part of our Proposed Mission Plan for 2024-2025. That full report is available for review in our assembly pages.
We hope you will join us for our final presentation of the Mission Plan prior to Synod Assembly, on Saturday, 5/20/2023, 9am MST/PDT, 10am MDT. Click here to register.
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The ELCA Mission Support Team shares their April, 2023 memo, featuring ELCA Ministry with Children and Luther Seminary Faith+Lead year-round stewardship practices. View as a PDF here.
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The Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship teams shares a post from Luther Seminary’s faith+lead on the right kinds of stories to tell in stewardship, with nine practical ideas on how to accomplish good storytelling.
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There are two spots left for this year’s cohort of Stewardship for All Seasons. Please let Pr. Miguel know if you are interested in taking one of those spots by May 4, 2023. First come first served.
This will be the last year that a $2,900 scholarship will be provided, making the costs to our congregations only $250 for a quality yearlong stewardship program. View a PDF flyer here.
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