Six New Things – Week of July 26, 2021

The power of honesty and speaking one's truth are what it's all about this week: ONE Mightier than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World through Writing (Beaming) connects over 40 biographies of world-changing…

New Ways to Be the Church – #2

Everyone is wondering what to do post-pandemic: How to be church in authentic and "effective" ways. How to do youth ministry that attracts teenagers, supports families, and maybe even develops faith. How to continue caring for those who have…

Six New Things – Week of July 19, 2021

In this time of transition, it's good to be honest about reality: prepare leaders for working through conflict and change; embrace a new future; grow into what's next; name what is; and look forward to celebration! ONE Let the Littles lead…

Re-Gathering: A 2-Step Process (or more)

Thanks to Laura Stephens-Reed, Clergy & Congregational Coach, for sharing these brilliant approaches to getting back together, getting to know one another better than ever, and getting our congregations into a post-Covid state of mind that…

Six New Things – Week of July 12, 2021

How do we emerge from Coronatide, racism, and environmental devistation? Here are resources to support healing: through hybrid worship and through work on peace, grief, racism, and... emerging from pandemic(s). ONE Our Summer Worship Series:…

Don’t Settle for Reopening: Relaunch!

Thanks to the UM News for sharing their article, Churches Urged to Relaunch, not Just Reopen, which is the backbone of this Great Idea! The article's "Key Points [include:] Churches were forced into changes by the pandemic. Receptivity…

Six New Things – Week of July 6, 2021

It's a week of rescue and liberation; recalling elder's voices; reinvigorating communal strength; revising our perspective; reality checks; rethinking our reliance on resuscitation; and reimagining rifts. ONE The Ministry Lab's "July" installment…

Hunger, Pollinators, & Community Gardens

Thanks to the St Paul Area Synod (ELCA) for sharing this Great Idea for any Minnesota congregation! Vernita Kennen of Incarnation Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN reflects on National Pollinator Protection Week (which was June 21-27 in 2021)…