July 15, 2024 – The Messenger

July 15, 2024 – The Messenger

NACCC

NEWS

Cultivating Generous Congregations

Kristin Ward – Director of Development & Communications

Registration for Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s new offering, Cultivating Generous Congregations, will soon be open! The dates are February 11th, February 25th, March 11th, and March 25th from 6:15 to 7:45 pm CT.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for those who:

• Believe in their congregation’s capacity for greater generosity     
• Have a desire to become more comfortable with money
• Are willing to redefine giving in their congregation
• Understand giving to include service, social networks and the sharing of ideas, and professional expertise               

For more information, please attend Cultivating Generosity, a webinar on Thursday, October 17th, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT. This webinar will not only cover some of the current research on giving but also provide a sneak peek into the course being offered in 2025, ensuring you are well-prepared for what’s to come. To sign up, please contact Director of Development and Communications, Kristin Ward, Kward@naccc.org

Upcoming Boston Seminar Highlights

Rev. Dr. Gerry Krupp, Director of Programs

Are you coming to the 2024 Boston Seminar? Here are some highlights of what you will be experiencing:

• Visiting Boston
• Learning from instructors and the Congregational Library & Archives
• Plimoth Patuxet Museums
• Visiting New England Meeting Houses
• Seek to see our story in the story of those who have gone before us
• Renew our sense of covenant to the people and the Congregational Way

Join Boston Seminar Participants for this Congregational Library & Archives event: Ministers & Members Evening Reception on August 6th at 4pm ET. Sign up by August 2nd. For more information click HERE.

OGHS Update: Spencer, Iowa

Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC), on behalf of the NACCC, is gratefully receiving funds to assist with flood relief for Spencer, Iowa, and surrounding communities. The MOMC makes every effort to work through churches, vetted organizations, and individuals closest to those in need. Funds will also be used to send students from the University of Olivet to help with relief efforts. The trip will be led by Dr. Mike Fales, Director of Service Learning and Campus Ministries and Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

To mail a check, please send to:

NACCC – OGHS

PO Box 288

Oak Creek WI 53154

*Please note on your check that the funds are for Spencer Flood Relief.

Donate online HERE.

*Please follow the prompts to designate your funds.

If you have questions, or if your church is working to help in this crisis, please contact Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator: jrobie@naccc.org.

Event Calendar

August 4 – 8, 2024

Boston Seminar in Congregational History and Polity; this 3-and-a-half-day immersion program is an opportunity to learn about 400 years of Congregationalism alongside other ministers.

October 17, 2:00pm-3:30pm CT

Webinar: Cultivating Generosity, an interactive seminar offered by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving. To sign up, please contact Kristin Ward.