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Struggling With What to Do With Your Church Building? Here is How to Find Help

This article provides resources and strategies for congregations that are beginning to evaluate the future of their building and property. Author Elizabeth Lynn of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving encourages congregations to start slow and gather inspiration from other congregations. To begin this process, the article offers three actions congregations can take to get started and a robust guide to organizations that support congregations through this process.

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Processing the tragedy of school shootings

This short article offers practical and compassionate steps to support youth in the wake of mass violence.

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33 Ideas to Partner with Local Schools

This article helps congregational leaders, particularly those of small churches, consider practical ways to...

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Engaging Immigration

This downloadable resource is designed to help leaders think strategically and biblically...

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Positive Change for Congregations

This article summarizes the experience of the Indianapolis Center for Congregations in...

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Local Church Planned Giving Manual

This practical UCC resource helps congregationas develop and manage a planned giving ministry....

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Children's Ministry Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

This article focuses on how to keep children safe while they are in church facilities.

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Medical Emergency Preparation

This article argues for a health ministry team that can be integrated into the congregation...

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'Thine of Thine Own': Orthodoxy and Ecology

This essay presents a spiritual framework for thought and action regarding climate change.

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"Nones" on the Rise

This research report on the religiously unaffiliated offers a measured view of what's changed,...

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Ending Well

This article outlines concrete, practical steps to follow for a church that has decided to...

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Church Mergers - 10 Things to Consider

This article advises churches considering a merger to explore ten key issues that will impact...

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