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SUMMARY:Stewardship & Generosity Event
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 3\, 2025\nOn Zoom at 7:00 PM\nJoin presbytery colleagues for fellowship\, prayer\, and a presentation from Rev. Christopher Lee on stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. We’ll celebrate God’s provision\, look ahead to 2026\, and discuss the importance of supporting our shared ministry. Please RSVP by emailing Sharon Curry at sharon@gracepresbytery.org for the Zoom link.
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-generosity-event/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Events,Online Events,Stewardship & Generosity
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SUMMARY:Stewardship & Generosity Conversation: North Region
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nSeptember 30\, 2025\nTuesday at Noon\nGrace Presbyterian Church \n4300 W Park Blvd\, Plano\, TX 75093 \nYou are cordially invited to gather with your presbytery colleagues for a time of fellowship\, prayer and to hear a special presentation from Rev. Christopher M. Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, regarding stewardship and generosity within the bounds of Grace Presbytery. We hope that you will join us in celebrating God’s abundant provision for the ministries of Grace Presbytery in 2025 while we look forward to 2026! Our shared ministry unites us and bears witness to God’s desire for justice\, mercy\, and love. \nAs we consider our shared ministry\, I am reminded of the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who once said\, “Whatever affects one directly\, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be\, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be. This is the inter-related structure of reality.” Our time together will include a conversation on the importance of the continued support of our shared ministry. All are welcome to join us.\nFood will be provided so we kindly ask that you RSVP. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Tammy Stepka\, Coordinator of Office & Ministry Support\, via email at tammy@gracepresbytery.org or by phone\, (214) 393-5607.
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-generosity-conversation-north-region/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 4300 W Park Blvd\, Plano\, TX 75093
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Events,Gatherings,North Region,Stewardship & Generosity
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SUMMARY:Stewardship & Generosity Conversation: East Region
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nSeptember 23\, 2025\nTuesday at Noon\nFirst Presbyterian Church \n301 N Center St\, Longview\, TX 75601 \nYou are cordially invited to gather with your presbytery colleagues for a time of fellowship\, prayer and to hear a special presentation from Rev. Christopher M. Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, regarding stewardship and generosity within the bounds of Grace Presbytery. We hope that you will join us in celebrating God’s abundant provision for the ministries of Grace Presbytery in 2025 while we look forward to 2026! Our shared ministry unites us and bears witness to God’s desire for justice\, mercy\, and love. \nAs we consider our shared ministry\, I am reminded of the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who once said\, “Whatever affects one directly\, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be\, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be. This is the inter-related structure of reality.” Our time together will include a conversation on the importance of the continued support of our shared ministry. All are welcome to join us.\nFood will be provided so we kindly ask that you RSVP. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Tammy Stepka\, Coordinator of Office & Ministry Support\, via email at tammy@gracepresbytery.org or by phone\, (214) 393-5607.
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-generosity-conversation-east-region/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, Longview\, TX\, 301 N Center St\, Longview\, TX\, 75601
CATEGORIES:All Regions,East Region,Events,Gatherings,Stewardship & Generosity
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SUMMARY:Stewardship & Generosity Conversation: South Region
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nSeptember 20\, 2025\nSaturday at 10:00 AM\nPresbyterian Church of Salado\n105 Salado Plaza Drive\, Salado\, TX 76571 \nYou are cordially invited to gather with your presbytery colleagues for a time of fellowship\, prayer and to hear a special presentation from Rev. Christopher M. Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, regarding stewardship and generosity within the bounds of Grace Presbytery. We hope that you will join us in celebrating God’s abundant provision for the ministries of Grace Presbytery in 2025 while we look forward to 2026! Our shared ministry unites us and bears witness to God’s desire for justice\, mercy\, and love. \nAs we consider our shared ministry\, I am reminded of the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who once said\, “Whatever affects one directly\, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be\, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be. This is the inter-related structure of reality.” Our time together will include a conversation on the importance of the continued support of our shared ministry. All are welcome to join us.\nFood will be provided so we kindly ask that you RSVP. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Tammy Stepka\, Coordinator of Office & Ministry Support\, via email at tammy@gracepresbytery.org or by phone\, (214) 393-5607.
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-generosity-conversation-south-region/
LOCATION:Presbyterian Church of Salado\, 105 Salado Plaza Drive\, Salado\, TX 76571
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Events,Gatherings,South Region,Stewardship & Generosity
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SUMMARY:Planned Giving Event
DESCRIPTION:LINK to FLYER\nLINK to REGISTER\nSeptember 9\, 2025\nfrom 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM\n(Lunch Included)\nGrace Presbytery Office\n6100 Colwell Blvd.\, Ste. 100\, Irving\, TX 75039\nJoin Karl Mattison and Josh Kerr from the Presbyterian Foundation for a presentation and conversation on Planned Giving. They’ll share the numbers and trends and explore: \n\nThe Great Wealth Transfer: What is it? How big is it? How has the Presbyterian church fared?\nThe Challenge for my Church: Feeling squeezed out\, but actually having a competitive advantage.\nA Simple Plan: It’s easier than you think. Walk out the door with a simple plan and the tools to implement it.  You will have the resources to build your own plan\, a planned giving page\, brochure\, and communications plan after this presentation.\n\nHere are some reasons why planned giving is critical to your ministry: \n\nPlanned gifts are the largest gift of a lifetime.\nGivers are younger than we expect.\nMore PCUSA churches are receiving them in recent years and in substantially increasing values.\nIn the wealth transfer\, it will increase by multiples.\nPlanned giving increases annual giving.\nIt is relatively untapped.
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/planned-giving-event/
LOCATION:Grace Presbytery Office\, 6100 Colwell Blvd.\, Ste. 100\, Irving\, TX 75039
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Classes,Community Partners,Events,Gatherings,Stewardship & Generosity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T140000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nMonday\, April 28\, 2025\nat the East Region Quarterly Lunch\nGilmont Camp & Conference Center\n6075 State Hwy 155\, Gilmer\, TX 75644\nat Noon \nA new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery  \nIn September 2024\, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco\, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee\, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation\, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together\, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity\, grow in our connectional church relationships\, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions\, financial health analysis\, education with experts\, regional opportunities\, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!  \nYou are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session \nThe first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals\, challenges\, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide. \nWho should attend a listening session?\nWe encourage those who are involved in the financial health of congregations to join us at a regional listening session. That might be members of your session\, clerks of session\, church treasurers\, pastoral leadership\, or stewardship and finance committee members. As we share this vision and work together\, we hope to engage with as many congregations as possible. \nFinancial Health Assessments\nThe first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment\, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer\, clerk\, pastor\, or finance chair. It is helpful\, but not required\, to complete this before attending a listening session. \nYour presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together! \nIf you have questions about the listening sessions\, please contact Christopher Lee\, Josh Kerr\, or your Regional Ministry Associate. \n\nChristopher Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, chris@gracepresbtyery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-and-generosity-listening-session-6/
LOCATION:Gilmont Camp and Conference Center\, 6075 State Hwy 155\, Gilmer\, TX\, 75644\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Regions,East Region,Gatherings,Stewardship & Generosity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002319
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWednesday\, April 16\, 2025\nduring the Zoom Specialized Ministers Gathering\na.k.a. Beyond the Walls\nfrom Noon to 1:00 \nA new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery  \nIn September 2024\, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco\, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee\, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation\, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together\, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity\, grow in our connectional church relationships\, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions\, financial health analysis\, education with experts\, regional opportunities\, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!  \nYou are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session \nThe first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals\, challenges\, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide. \nWho should attend this listening session?\nThis session is designed for those serving in specialized ministries beyond the walls of the church. We recognize that many of you not only carry out ministry in these unique settings but also preach\, moderate\, and provide leadership within churches in the presbytery. This session offers a dedicated space to hear your perspectives and experiences. \nUnderstanding the distinct contributions that specialized ministries bring to our shared vision of stewardship and generosity\, we encourage you to participate—whether you are engaged in the financial health of these ministries or serve in various ministry contexts. Your insights are vital to this conversation. \nFinancial Health Assessments\nThe first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment\, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer\, clerk\, pastor\, or finance chair. It is helpful\, but not required\, to complete this before attending a listening session. \nYour presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together! \nIf you have questions about the listening sessions\, please contact Christopher Lee\, Josh Kerr\, or your Regional Ministry Associate. \n\nChristopher Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, chris@gracepresbtyery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-and-generosity-listening-session-1/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Gatherings,Online Events,Stewardship & Generosity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T203000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nTuesday\, April 1\, 2025\nAll Region Zoom\nfrom 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM \nA new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery  \nIn September 2024\, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco\, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee\, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation\, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together\, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity\, grow in our connectional church relationships\, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions\, financial health analysis\, education with experts\, regional opportunities\, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!  \nYou are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session \nThe first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals\, challenges\, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide. \nWho should attend a listening session?\nWe encourage those who are involved in the financial health of congregations to join us at a regional listening session. That might be members of your session\, clerks of session\, church treasurers\, pastoral leadership\, or stewardship and finance committee members. As we share this vision and work together\, we hope to engage with as many congregations as possible. \nFinancial Health Assessments\nThe first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment\, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer\, clerk\, pastor\, or finance chair. It is helpful\, but not required\, to complete this before attending a listening session. \nYour presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together! \nIf you have questions about the listening sessions\, please contact Christopher Lee\, Josh Kerr\, or your Regional Ministry Associate. \n\nChristopher Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, chris@gracepresbtyery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-and-generosity-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Gatherings,Online Events,Stewardship & Generosity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002319
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025\nat the Collin County and North Dallas Pastor Lunch\nBentwood Trail Presbyterian Church\n6000 Bentwood Trail\, Dallas\, TX 75252\nat Noon \nA new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery  \nIn September 2024\, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco\, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee\, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation\, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together\, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity\, grow in our connectional church relationships\, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions\, financial health analysis\, education with experts\, regional opportunities\, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!  \nYou are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session \nThe first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals\, challenges\, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide. \nWho should attend a listening session?\nWe encourage those who are involved in the financial health of congregations to join us at a regional listening session. That might be members of your session\, clerks of session\, church treasurers\, pastoral leadership\, or stewardship and finance committee members. As we share this vision and work together\, we hope to engage with as many congregations as possible. \nFinancial Health Assessments\nThe first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment\, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer\, clerk\, pastor\, or finance chair. It is helpful\, but not required\, to complete this before attending a listening session. \nYour presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together! \nIf you have questions about the listening sessions\, please contact Christopher Lee\, Josh Kerr\, or your Regional Ministry Associate. \n\nChristopher Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, chris@gracepresbtyery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org\n\nWhat are the goals of the Finance and Generosity Listening Sessions? \n\nTo hear the stewardship and sustainability challenges Grace Presbytery churches are facing with specificity.\nTo listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025.\n\nIf you have questions about the events\, please contact your Regional Ministry Associate or Josh Kerr. \n\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-and-generosity-listening-session-3/
LOCATION:Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church\, 6000 Bentwood Trail\, Dallas\, 75252\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Gatherings,North Region,Stewardship & Generosity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002319
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T215000Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nTuesday\, March 25\, 2025\nSouth Region Zoom\nOnline Only\nfrom 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM \nA new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery  \nIn September 2024\, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco\, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee\, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation\, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together\, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity\, grow in our connectional church relationships\, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions\, financial health analysis\, education with experts\, regional opportunities\, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!  \nYou are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session \nThe first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals\, challenges\, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide. \nWho should attend a listening session?\nWe encourage those who are involved in the financial health of congregations to join us at a regional listening session. That might be members of your session\, clerks of session\, church treasurers\, pastoral leadership\, or stewardship and finance committee members. As we share this vision and work together\, we hope to engage with as many congregations as possible. \nFinancial Health Assessments\nThe first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment\, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer\, clerk\, pastor\, or finance chair. It is helpful\, but not required\, to complete this before attending a listening session. \nYour presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together! \nIf you have questions about the listening sessions\, please contact Christopher Lee\, Josh Kerr\, or your Regional Ministry Associate. \n\nChristopher Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, chris@gracepresbtyery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-and-generosity-listening-session-4/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Gatherings,Online Events,South Region,Stewardship & Generosity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\nat the West Region Gathering\nRidglea Presbyterian Church\n5000 Southwest Blvd\, Fort Worth\, TX 76116\nfrom 10:00 AM to Noon \nA new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery  \nIn September 2024\, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco\, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee\, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation\, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together\, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity\, grow in our connectional church relationships\, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions\, financial health analysis\, education with experts\, regional opportunities\, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!  \nYou are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session \nThe first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals\, challenges\, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide. \nWho should attend a listening session?\nWe encourage those who are involved in the financial health of congregations to join us at a regional listening session. That might be members of your session\, clerks of session\, church treasurers\, pastoral leadership\, or stewardship and finance committee members. As we share this vision and work together\, we hope to engage with as many congregations as possible. \nFinancial Health Assessments\nThe first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment\, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer\, clerk\, pastor\, or finance chair. It is helpful\, but not required\, to complete this before attending a listening session. \nYour presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together! \nIf you have questions about the listening sessions\, please contact Christopher Lee\, Josh Kerr\, or your Regional Ministry Associate. \n\nChristopher Lee\, Executive Presbyter\, chris@gracepresbtyery.org\nJosh Kerr\, Ministry Relations Officer\, Presbyterian Foundation\, joshua.kerr@presbyterianfoundation.org\nLisa Wraith\, North RMA\, lisa@gracepresbytery.org\nJudith March-Hardie\, South RMA\, judith@gracepresbytery.org\nMichele Goff\, East RMA\, michele@gracepresbytery.org\nSharon Curry\, West RMA\, sharon@gracepresbytery.org
URL:https://gracepresbytery.org/event/stewardship-and-generosity-listening-session-5/
LOCATION:Ridglea Presbyterian Church\, 5000 Southwest Blvd\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76116\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Regions,Gatherings,Stewardship & Generosity,West Region
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