The Congregational Resource Guide

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Vote Fielmente: útiles de participación electoral

La guía provee información y herramientos para inscribirse y promover el derecho al voto.

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COVID-19 Congregational Study

The findings of this national survey provide insight into how the pandemic has effected giving, budgets, and future congregational plans.

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Why the word millennial makes me cringe

Author John Green discusses the downside of labeling millennials, especially if you're trying to attract young adults.

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A Resource for the Closing of Congregations

This resource provides a theological and practical guide to closing a congregation.

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7 Shifts Churches Need to Make Because of the Coronavirus

This article encourages intentional leadership shifts to remain vital during COVID-19.

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"The Ethnic Church" in Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion

This article identifies three distinct ethnic characteristics of congregations frequented by Latinos.

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Giving Gardening: Tips and Best Practices

This document from a Seattle-based food and nutrition group helps congregations make the most of their gardens.

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Signage

This article helps congregations assess how their signage adds or detracts from their identity, mission, and values.

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Resources for a Church that Wants to Fight for Black Lives

This guide helps congregations educate themselves about systemic racism and move toward racial justice.

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Congregation-Based Community Organizing: Building Just Communities

This short booklet gives an overview of congregation-based community organizing (CBCO) and basic steps to join justice movements.

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4 VBS Strategies for This Summer

This booklet offers strategies to adjust your summer programming due to COVID-19.

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Alternatives to Calling the Police

This resource page unpacks why a congregation might call police and highlights alternatives that are less harmful to people of color.

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Navigating Polarizing Politics

Matt Burke

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Where have all the young people gone?

Mike McHargue

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Let's Address Racism

Tim Shapiro