WHAT COULD YOU DO WITH $100?
The
district's Church Revitalization and Development Team (CRDT) is taking
applications for two new grant programs. A total of 10 combined grants ($100
each) from the two programs will be given this year, and any congregation in
the Illinois & Wisconsin District is welcome to apply.
First, a Being Jesus in the Neighborhood Grant: Congregations can
apply for seed money to start a new outreach project or initiative in their
local communities, or to expand an existing one. These should be projects that
intentionally engage with the neighborhood immediately around the congregation,
or—for those in rural locations—with the town or area around the church. Each
congregation receiving a grant will be asked to share a little about their
project at district conference.
Second, a Give Your Pastor a Break Grant: Congregations can
apply for up to $100 for a grant to cover or help cover a guest speaker for an
extra Sunday to give your pastor a day off--or at least a day off from having
to prepare and preach a sermon. Any time can be challenging to be a pastor,
especially when many are filling those roles part-time, and the pandemic and
other current events have made it especially so. We hope this might be part of
the ways you care for your pastor.
Each congregation may receive only one grant per calendar year. Applications
will be available soon on the district website (iwdcob.org), or
contact the district office. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Blessings to each of you as you faithfully seek to serve your communities!
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