Sunday, September 29, Stewardship of Treasure: In his recorded ministry, Jesus talks an awful lot about money. More than a quarter of his parables cover finances, and he devotes more air time to money than love and prayer combined. Rarely does Jesus praise people for their use of funds, which makes the widow particularly worthy of our attention.
Sunday, September 22, Stewardship of Work None of us has mastered every skill. We rely on trained people to build our homes, diagnose our illnesses, farm our food, and perform myriad other tasks that sustain us. Likewise people rely on us for our expertise—whether or not we are paid for it in the marketplace or appreciated for it in our family or volunteer roles. This practice existed long before Adam Smith labeled it “division of labor” in The Wealth of Nations. For millennia trade has allowed both individuals and communities to thrive.
The ministry of Kenilworth Union Church is made possible by the financial support of members and others who engage with us. We are grateful for your gifts and seek to steward them as God would desire. Payment Options Make your contribution one of these ways: Online via one of the buttons to the [...]
Sunday, September 15: Stewardship of the Mind Let’s be honest; most people in our country don’t drag themselves, much less their children, out of bed early each Sunday morning to attend church. The demands of this world—emails, deadlines, activities, social and family commitments—don’t pause for worship. Attending church on Sunday is decidedly non-conformist.
By George Wishart Though I am new to the Stewardship committee, I am not new to Stewardship as a concept. Let me explain why. In 1898 my ancestors were granted thousands of acres of remote land with stunning beauty—rocks scraped bare by glaciers, the west winds shaping the pines, and the tranquility that [...]
Bruce Linger Friends, this is a personal story, one that I believe shares a secret of my heart and likely your heart. The tale includes love, gratitude, and generosity. I’m blessed to spend hours each week with our members, staff, and ministers as part of your leadership team and committee programs. I find [...]
It takes all of us to sustain the mission of Kenilworth Union
by Beverly Lang, Director of Operations Gratitude. It’s the word of the season. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but we have reason to begin to express our thanks much sooner. Next weekend is Pledge Dedication Sunday. Many Kenilworth Union Church member and nonmember donors have already generously pledged their support for the current fiscal [...]
By Dave Gezon We stand together through the milestones of youth, from baptism to confirmation. We support one another through the milestones of our adult lives—from weddings to learning and growing as Christians. We reach out to serve those who are less fortunate in our community and abroad. We empathize and share a laugh [...]