Survey: Churches Talking About Money on Firmest Financial Footing

A recent survey of churches indicates that their financial situations during the current pandemic are mixed - and that the willingness of church leaders to be vocal and transparent about the church's needs is crucial in maintaining a firm financial footing.

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The Bridge Conference Ministers on Thursday issued a letter that read in part:
"It is time that we who follow Jesus lift our voices in outrage each and every time that actions like these make it obvious that in America, black lives don’t matter.  We cannot remain silent."

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In the latest Spotlight, read how two new ministries were borne to First Congregational Church of Rowley, MA,  in response to the COVID-19 crisis: the Compassionate Care Network and a virtual support group for women during the pandemic.

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Two Rhode Island pastors, Cleo Graham and Scott Spencer, write: "We are asking our Southern New England Conference United Church of Christ (SNEC) clergy and laity to participate in a daily discipline of prayer for those who died due to COVID-19 and to support the families and loved ones who are grieving their loss. As God's beloved children, we are asking in prayer to lift them to God's eternal care and comfort. The method of practicing this discipline is an existing prayer ministry called Park and Pray at 1:11 PM."

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Grace Winakor of First Congregational Church of Portland, CT, writes: I hope I’m not alone when I describe the sinking feeling in my chest after another bad day, wondering if God is really listening, and wondering if it’s okay to even be asking that question. Does that make me less of a faithful Christian?

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