Six New Things – Week of July 31, 2023

From Littles to leaders - we all need new skills to navigate BIG feelings - stemming from BIG issues. Engage the work and develop hope around BIG topics like religion, race, rest, post-pandemic church, policing, and punitive 'justice'. ONE There…

Transformational Giving

Thanks to Rev. Andrew Warner, Generosity Outreach Office for the United Church of Christ, for sharing this Great Idea in the MN Conference UCC's July 26, 2023, COMMAntary. There is no link to the article, so we share it here, verbatim: Give…

Six New Things – Week of July 24, 2023

Relationships, resilience, and rest equip and empower us to respond to the world's big challenges - and more immediate needs, as well. ONE Three different generations, three different countries of origin, three different reasons for leaving:…

New Neighbor Story Nights

This is a Great Idea compiled by Emily Meyer, based on several other Great Ideas already happening in our communities. Thanks for the inspiration!! Over in our Community Opportunities page, you'll find two upcoming events: INSPIRING REFUGEE…

Equipping Volunteers for Excellence

Thanks to Bryant Johnson of Building Faith for writing up this Great Idea! Johnson highlights four key ingredients to preparing and equipping excellent volunteers: An Invitation into the Ministry Vision and Goals Sharing New Information …

Light Is Both

Thanks to Traci Smith for sharing this Great Idea in her Treasure Box Tuesday list from last week. The Conversation is a science blog that asks kids what they wonder about. Their July 1, 2021, Curious Kids article considers a question from…

Six New Things – Week of July 17, 2023

Splash some water on your face and wake up to the joy of folx - past and present - caring for creation and creating wonder along The Way. ONE OUR WATERTHREADS TOOLKIT IS READY TO SHARE!!! Is your congregation ready to take a next step in: …

ENJOYABLE EVENINGS

Thanks to the St Paul Area Synod, ELCA for sharing Galilee Lutheran, Roseville's Great Idea in a recent newsletter: Here's the post in its entirety (why reinvent a simple blurb??): 'To bring together neighbors and the surrounding community,…

Six New Things – Week of July 10, 2023

Stretch the table. Extend the welcome. Dive into the deeply sacred waters of radical hospitality - and emerge renewed and refreshed. ONE Yea! The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible (MennoMedia) is finally here!! Its 140 Bible stories and stunning…

Volunteers: Revive the Vibe, Recruit, & Train-to-Retain

Thanks to Bryant Johnson for sharing two related Great Ideas through Building Faith! In his first post, Johnson begins with the importance of Stories Told and Untold, illuminating the importance of sharing accurate and full stories of who…