Stewardship

Legacy gifts provide a unique opportunity to support your congregation and the Grand Canyon Synod for generations to come. Unlike direct donations, legacy gifts do not affect your current finances and allow you to honor your lifelong commitment to your faith community. Partner with Lisa Higginbotham from the ELCA Foundation to explore tax-efficient, impactful giving options that reflect your values and devotion.

Discover how to vividly convey your community's mission through our step-by-step webinar on creating Narrative Mission Plans. Led by Pr. Tim Brown on May 6th and September 9th, this session is perfect for anyone looking to transform their budget into a compelling story of impact.

This month's "Where Your Heart Is" newsletter from the ELCA Stewardship team emphasizes the importance of slowing down amidst the busyness of life, especially during the Holy Week and tax season.

The newsletter also introduces valuable stewardship resources and invites engagement with stewardship themes in upcoming lectionary readings, underscoring stewardship as a holistic approach to living out our faith.

The ELCA Foundation's latest edition of "Insights" brings opportunities and tools for supporters to enhance their contributions to the church's vibrant ministries. Highlighting the rise in charitable gift annuity rates, the introduction of a new estate-planning resource, and inspiring stories of legacy, the newsletter underscores the impact of thoughtful giving.

NEW DATE: The ELCA Christian Community and Leadership Team in partnership with Congregation and Synod Mission Support Team invites Mission Developers and New Ministries leaders to a one-day online empowerment event.  This online stewardship workshop offered at no cost for Grand Canyon Synod congregations: Thursday, 3/7/2024, 9am-2pm MST, 8am-1pm PST. Click here to register.

In the latest Where Your Heart Is newsletter, Rev. Tim Brown invites congregations to actively engage in stewardship planning during the winter season, suggesting the creation of a year-round stewardship calendar. This approach aligns church activities with its mission, integrating stewardship discussions throughout the year.

Upcoming webinars and events, including one on constructing a stewardship calendar and another on deepening relationships with fundraising, aim to equip leaders with the skills for impactful ministry. These initiatives underscore the importance of continuous stewardship education and the embrace of holistic financial practices within church communities.

Elevate your church leadership and stewardship skills with ELCA's exciting opportunities. Join webinars, seminars, and learning communities starting February 2024, to enhance donor relations, financial empowerment, and much more.

Register today to transform your ministry's financial and leadership capabilities with one of the five offerings: Cultivating the Craft of Asking; African Descent and African National Financial Empowerment; Deepening Our Relationship with the Spirituality of Fundraising; Financial Best Practices Learning Community, and Financial Empowerment for Missional Leaders.

Prepare your church for a prosperous Lenten season with Vanco's webinar "Unlocking Easter Generosity," designed to boost giving and engagement through compelling storytelling and an optimized donation page.

Revitalize your congregation's financial strategy with Faith+Lead Stewardship’s upcoming free webinar: Funding Forward: Why Tithes and Offerings May No Longer Be Enough.

• Tuesday, January 23rd Webinar, 12-12:45pm MST, 11-11:45am PST. Register here.

• Monday, January 29th Webinar, 6-6:45pm MST, 5-5:45pm PST. Register here.

Revitalize your congregation's financial strategy with Faith+Lead Stewardship’s upcoming free webinar: Funding Forward: Why Tithes and Offerings May No Longer Be Enough.

• Tuesday, January 23rd Webinar, 12-12:45pm MST, 11-11:45am PST. Register here.

• Monday, January 29th Webinar, 6-6:45pm MST, 5-5:45pm PST. Register here.

As we approach the end of the year, we in the Grand Canyon Synod Office of the Bishop are happy to help ensure that you realize the greatest benefit for your faithful generosity. Connect with your Grand Canyon Synod stewardship staff to get started today!

The ELCA mission support memo for November, 2023 is available as PDF or as a Word doc. This month they highlight how Mission Support empowers us to be church together, hearing from the Rev. Jonathan Hemphill, assistant to the bishop for congregational life with the Southeastern Synod. They also highlight how to access valuable Stewardship video resources and end sharing how grateful we are the for the ways we stay connected.