Funds from the Reconciliation Special Day Offering in the fall provide grants for pro-reconciliation/anti-racism programs. The Reconciliation offering is divided, with one half staying in our region and one half used by General Reconciliation Ministry. The deadline to submit grant applications is March 31. Grant recipients will be promoted as a part of the 2023 […]
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Church Branding 101
Your Reputation in Your Community Written by Jessica Marston, CCK Communications Specialist Branding is a marketing concept that can be a bit vague and confusing, even for people who have studied marketing. You can consider a brand as the idea or image people have in mind when thinking about specific products, services, and activities of […]
Clearwater FCC Celebrates Laity Week with Dinner
First Christian Church Clearwater hosted a Laity Appreciation Dinner as a part of Laity Appreciation Week. After a worship service led completely by lay leaders, they had a tostada bar with made-from-scratch refried beans, hot sauce, and tostada shells along with all the other trimmings. They celebrated everyone by serving in their church including past, […]
Peace Interns
DPF will continue accepting 2023 Peace Intern Applications until February 19. If you or someone you know wants to spend the summer living out their faith while serving as an Ambassador for Peace & Justice then this life-changing 12-week, paid internship is the perfect opportunity. 2023 DPF Peace Interns will spend the summer serving on […]
ALEX Database, Yearbook Reports Needed
Reports due to regional Office by Feb. 28 ALEX Yearbook Reporting has been open since Jan. 17, and 164 reports have been submitted. That is a little over 5% of the 3,067 listed congregations. Regions that already have over 10% reported are: Arizona (27%), Northern Lights (17%), Florida (14%), Upper Midwest (12%), Kansas (10%) and […]
‘Rise Up Anew’ WOC Offering
Week of Compassion Special Offering 2023 This past year has continued to witness the ravages of COVID-19 across the globe. War in Ukraine persists, and recovery for that nation’s people will be extensive and long-lasting. Communities from Kentucky to Puerto Rico to Newfoundland are in the throes of long-term recovery from tornadoes, massive floods, and […]