This document discusses the public value of historic sacred places like churches and their role in communities. It summarizes research that shows congregations provide over $200,000 worth of community services annually through volunteer hours and use of their buildings. However, many are at risk of closure due to disrepair costs. The document outlines Partners for Sacred Places' efforts to document this public value through tools and studies to help congregations make their case for support and preserve their community role. One pilot study estimated one congregation's total "halo effect" or economic impact on its surrounding area at over $21 million.
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
Whether you’re a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
inspiring, and come with personal benefits. Interested?
Join us to explore strategies for engaging members, creating
innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
potential donors, and effectively sharing our story: Rotarians
and The Rotary Foundation are Doing Good in the World.
Presentations brought to you by www.salisburyanglican.org.uk
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One of Our Presenters for the Dream Tank for Ministry Innovation and Possibilities. More Info here: http://presbyphl.org/dream-tank-ministry-possibilities/
FUSE (Fellowship of Urban and Suburban Engagement) seeks to join urban and suburban residents using activities and initiatives that diminish the “other-ness” within and between neighborhoods. This “other-ness” often feeds animosity and violence that perpetuates racism, cultural division and discrimination. Activities are designed to nurture diverse relationships and create safe spaces where residents can get to know each other on a deeper level. Through relationship-building and honest discussion, we believe we can change the perception of “stranger” to “neighbor.” Our initiative can successfully and sustainably bring people of different backgrounds together to build mutual bonds that get us all working together towards a better future.
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are independent social groups in which members share a common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends, participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a fellowship!
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
Whether you’re a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
inspiring, and come with personal benefits. Interested?
Join us to explore strategies for engaging members, creating
innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
potential donors, and effectively sharing our story: Rotarians
and The Rotary Foundation are Doing Good in the World.
Presentations brought to you by www.salisburyanglican.org.uk
Presentations are copyright – however if you would like to have a copy of this please put your request to Email: comms@salisbury.anglican.org
One of Our Presenters for the Dream Tank for Ministry Innovation and Possibilities. More Info here: http://presbyphl.org/dream-tank-ministry-possibilities/
FUSE (Fellowship of Urban and Suburban Engagement) seeks to join urban and suburban residents using activities and initiatives that diminish the “other-ness” within and between neighborhoods. This “other-ness” often feeds animosity and violence that perpetuates racism, cultural division and discrimination. Activities are designed to nurture diverse relationships and create safe spaces where residents can get to know each other on a deeper level. Through relationship-building and honest discussion, we believe we can change the perception of “stranger” to “neighbor.” Our initiative can successfully and sustainably bring people of different backgrounds together to build mutual bonds that get us all working together towards a better future.
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are independent social groups in which members share a common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends, participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a fellowship!
Slides from an event by Centre Wellington Community Foundation for local Professional Advisors to assist their clients. The event was held on 4 June, 2014 at Elora Centre for the Arts.
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
A presentation outlining Rotary's impact on Health & Wellbeing given by Kevin Walsh in from Rotary Cumbria & Lancashire provided under the auspices of the national Forum for Health & Wellbeing.
This presentation was provided to the Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia at their First Sunday Forum on December 7. Most of the information on comes from UUA.org.
Group Study Exchange (GSE) may have ended, but you can still participate in cultural exchanges. Enhance and extend your existing international relationships and Foundation projects or start new ones as you engage your members. Not sure how? Hear from districts that annually sponsor successful international exchanges, paid for with District Designated Funds, and learn a few best practices and pitfalls to avoid in crafting your own.
You probably have a club website, but are you using it to its
full potential? Rotary’s web team will talk about writing
content and telling stories to inspire your members and
intrigue potential Rotarians.
Rotary's program participants and alumni possess a great deal of expertise that can enhance grant and service projects. But it can be difficult for alumni and Rotarians to connect. In this session, hear from alumni and Rotarians who have worked together on successful projects as they discuss how they found each other and the best ways that each can contribute to the other's good work.
Clubs face different challenges depending on their size. Does
your club have 30 or fewer members? Should you stay small,
should you grow, or should you merge with another club?
Share your experiences and get ideas from others facing
similar issues in this idea exchange for small-club members
and leaders.
How do finances affect the growth of the urban poor church at each phase.? What are the critical points to break through barriers? When can external funding become significant and non-destructive?
Rotarians are our best brand ambassadors, and the ideal
spokespeople for communicating the value we bring to the
communities we serve around the world. Come learn about
the new public image resources you can use to increase
others’ understanding of Rotary and inspire them to take
action, or even become members.
How will you celebrate and spread the word about The
Rotary Foundation centennial in your club and district?
We’ll talk about the history of our Foundation, and you’ll
learn how to use the centennial toolkit and other online
resources to mark this milestone in your community.
The Public Image/Public Relations session will provide you with a quintessential mix of fact and fun, inspire you to share your club’s Rotary stories and how best to convey Rotary’s image to the public at large, primarily focusing on Rotarian-centric needs to optimize and enhance your club-speci c achievements and initiatives. Emphasis will be on “Brand Rotary” tools, aka Rotary Brand Central Station, Mastering the Art of “Social Media” and Expediting and Enhancing Your Digital Public Image using your Club’s Website, then via District 6970’s website “calendar”, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram et al.
Slides from an event by Centre Wellington Community Foundation for local Professional Advisors to assist their clients. The event was held on 4 June, 2014 at Elora Centre for the Arts.
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
A presentation outlining Rotary's impact on Health & Wellbeing given by Kevin Walsh in from Rotary Cumbria & Lancashire provided under the auspices of the national Forum for Health & Wellbeing.
This presentation was provided to the Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia at their First Sunday Forum on December 7. Most of the information on comes from UUA.org.
Group Study Exchange (GSE) may have ended, but you can still participate in cultural exchanges. Enhance and extend your existing international relationships and Foundation projects or start new ones as you engage your members. Not sure how? Hear from districts that annually sponsor successful international exchanges, paid for with District Designated Funds, and learn a few best practices and pitfalls to avoid in crafting your own.
You probably have a club website, but are you using it to its
full potential? Rotary’s web team will talk about writing
content and telling stories to inspire your members and
intrigue potential Rotarians.
Rotary's program participants and alumni possess a great deal of expertise that can enhance grant and service projects. But it can be difficult for alumni and Rotarians to connect. In this session, hear from alumni and Rotarians who have worked together on successful projects as they discuss how they found each other and the best ways that each can contribute to the other's good work.
Clubs face different challenges depending on their size. Does
your club have 30 or fewer members? Should you stay small,
should you grow, or should you merge with another club?
Share your experiences and get ideas from others facing
similar issues in this idea exchange for small-club members
and leaders.
How do finances affect the growth of the urban poor church at each phase.? What are the critical points to break through barriers? When can external funding become significant and non-destructive?
Rotarians are our best brand ambassadors, and the ideal
spokespeople for communicating the value we bring to the
communities we serve around the world. Come learn about
the new public image resources you can use to increase
others’ understanding of Rotary and inspire them to take
action, or even become members.
How will you celebrate and spread the word about The
Rotary Foundation centennial in your club and district?
We’ll talk about the history of our Foundation, and you’ll
learn how to use the centennial toolkit and other online
resources to mark this milestone in your community.
The Public Image/Public Relations session will provide you with a quintessential mix of fact and fun, inspire you to share your club’s Rotary stories and how best to convey Rotary’s image to the public at large, primarily focusing on Rotarian-centric needs to optimize and enhance your club-speci c achievements and initiatives. Emphasis will be on “Brand Rotary” tools, aka Rotary Brand Central Station, Mastering the Art of “Social Media” and Expediting and Enhancing Your Digital Public Image using your Club’s Website, then via District 6970’s website “calendar”, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram et al.
A detailed description of ct coronary angiography and calcium scoring with various aspects regarding the preparation, procedure, limitations and a short review regarding post CABG imaging.
Presentation by James Goodman, Associate Director for Program at The Beecken Center of The School of Theology at the University of the South, at the 2017 Episcopal Youth Event.
There are many areas and issues that fall within the scope of ‘social justice and social responsibility’, which the church can speak in to, but maybe the church needs to first establish itself as a more fully involved and visible part of the fabric of society. By being better connected with health frameworks, local authority structures, and the diversity that is the VCFSE (voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise) sector, ‘the church’ would be in a position whereby its ‘offer’ would be more accessible, and its ‘voice’ heard more widely.
As part of a session with Lancashire County Council on Family Hubs (6/6/23), I explained the multi-faceted nature of faith groups, active in meeting social need, but also contributing to community cohesion, and - uniquely - with a focus on spiritual wellbeing.
I then painted a picture of the partnership landcape of Lancashire, with 'F' as part of the VCFSE, along with health and local authority, active a different levels of locality.
FInally I provided some examples of where faith groups, including churches, are meeting local needs, and working effectively in partnership with public sector colleagues.
A preliminary SWOT analysis of faith groups as active partners is provided.
On May 20, 2015 Mano a Mano hosted a workshop titled "Reframing Community Development: A Conversation among Faith Leaders in the Twin Cities." The workshop was hosted by Mano a Mano co-founder Joan Velasquez, Ph.D., and Janel Kragt Bakker, Associate Director of Collegeville Institute (http://collegevilleinstitute.org/); and used Mano a Mano and sister church relationships as case studies to discuss international community development. This presentation was the basic framework for the event on May 20th at the Mano a Mano office in St. Paul.
Thanks to those that attended! If anyone is interested in doing similar events with Mano a Mano, we would be happy to discuss.
Food & Faith: A Values-Based Approach for Community Food Security
Angela Smith, Baltimore Food & Faith Project
Pastor Heber Brown III, Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
Jenny Holmes, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Cassi Johnson, Community Food Advocates
Five faith-based organizations and faith communities representing different traditions will share their work to support local farmers, develop community gardens, and increase healthy food accessibility. Attendees will be asked to share best practices from their own faith-based efforts and participate in structured small group discussions, each led by a panelist.
Introduction and overview of the Ability Garden of New Hanover County, North Carolina. Our unique therapeutic gardening program is located in Wilmington, NC at the New Hanover County Arboretum. This slide show gives an overview of our therapeutic gardening program. We use horticultural and environmental education to promote health and wellness, meet individual goals and support community development. The Ability Garden is designed to be a model program and as such is highly adaptable to different goals and situations.
Tired of the endless cycle of fundraising events? Frustrated with the struggle to even modestly increase stewardship giving? Treasured dreams of parish development constantly postponed? A major gifts program may be a big part of your solution.
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Smart investing@your library grantees are at the forefront of financial literacy programs that reach all economic and interest levels.
Learn how they are creating models that use social media to capture attention, design games that appeal to kids, teens and adults, partner with social service agencies and market innovative school programs to provide unbiased financial education and resources. As more people need and want to learn how to manage their personal finances, these innovative libraries are leading the way.
Speakers: Paolo Melillo, Orange County Public Library (FL); Kurtis Kelly, Estes Valley Library (CO); Nelly Somerman, Schaumburg Township District Library (IL); Jim Blanton, Chesapeake Public Library (VA); Karla Heberlig, York County Public Library (PA)
Moderator: Susan Wolf Neilson, Wake County Libraries
10 Year Call to Action Plan for UMC. We are now into step 3 which involves tracking vital signs beginning January 1, 2014.
http://vitalcongregations.holston.org
Ray Norman, PhD, WASH Director for Faith Leadership at World Vision International explains how World Vision engages religious leaders in outreach to change behaviors to improve hygiene practices at the CCIH 2018 Conference.
A presentation that looks to the Renaissance as a model for fostering community growth by encouraging innovation, creativity and collaboration, which in turn creates empowered citizens who are likely to contribute to the community.
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
1. Preserving the Public Value
of Sacred Places
Partners for Sacred Places
Parishes and their buildings play a key This role can be called the
role in the life of our communities… “public value” of sacred places.
2. Why Should We Sustain Historic
Sacred Places?
• Older churches help anchor our
streetscapes, mark our skylines and
offer the best artistry and architecture
in our neighborhoods
• Research data shows that urban
congregations open their buildings to
serve people in need, often sacrificially
• Parishes and related entities such as
schools add to the economic health and
vitality of neighborhoods
3. Why Help Sacred Places NOW?
• Many community-serving
congregations face serious
repair issues costing more
than they can afford
• Some are at risk of closure or
dismantling piece by piece
• Partners’ work in
Pennsylvania, Texas and
Illinois demonstrate how a
program serving historic
churches can attract public
and private funding
4. Research: Documenting Public Value
• In the mid-1990s, Partners
embarked on a major public
policy study with Dr. Ram
Cnaan and the University of
Pennsylvania’s School of
Social Policy and Practice
• 115 congregations surveyed
in Philadelphia and five
other cities
• First study in America to
document how
congregations serve the
public, including
contributions of space, staff
and volunteer time, cash,
utilities and in-kind support.
6. More Sacred Places at Risk Findings
• 93% of urban congregations open their doors to serve
outside members of the community
• Each congregation provides, on average, 5,300 hours
of volunteer service annually
• Value of space and resources put into programs is
estimated at $200,000 per congregation
• 76% of all services provided are located within a
congregation’s own building
7. Who Congregations Serve Most Often
Most Frequent Programs
• Clothing Closets and Food
Pantries
• Music performances
• Partnerships with
Neighborhood Groups
Group Served Most Often
• Children and Youth
8. Research Made Practical:
The Tool Kit and New Dollars
•Makes Sacred Places
at Risk methodology
available to
congregations
•Helps
congregations write
and communicate a
new case for their
community value
The toolkit was developed in 2002; New Dollars began in 2003
9. “Economic Halo Effect” of Sacred Places
A Pilot Study
• Funded by the William Penn
Foundation, this project is
looking into over 50 factors
that describe a sacred place’s
contribution to the
community
• Factors range from the value
of green space to the
leveraging effect of capital
projects.
• Partners is working again
with Dr Ram Cnaan,
University of Pennsylvania
10. “Economic Halo Effect” of Sacred Places
Participating Parishes and Congregations
Congregations:
• Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
• Arch Street United Methodist
Church
• Visitation B.V.M. Church
• Gloria Dei Church
• Congregation Rodeph Shalom
• First Baptist Church of Paschall
• Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Church
• Shiloh Baptist Church
• The Church of St. Luke and the
Epiphany
• St. Mary's Episcopal Church,
Hamilton Village
• Calvary United Methodist Church
• Summit Presbyterian Church
11. “Economic Halo Effect” of Sacred Places
Economic value of social services and cultural
programs sponsored or hosted by congregations
• Value of clergy, staff, and volunteer time, space
provided, in-kind support, utilities, and cash
support for community-serving programs
supported by and/or housed by congregations
Environmental Factors
• Community value of outdoor space, trees, gardens,
etc.
12. “Economic Halo Effect” of Sacred Places
Impact of Congregational • Support for local municipalities
Spending
via payroll or income taxes for
• Congregational impact on local employees
jobs, including janitorial,
building maintenance, • Impact of regular repair projects
food/catering services; banking; and occasional large capital
funeral home/florist services; projects
musicians; printing services, etc.
• Spending by congregation
members who commute to their
sacred place from the wider
region, patronizing local
businesses after worship,
meetings or events.
13. “Economic Halo Effect” of Sacred Places
Congregations as catalysts for
economic activity and
development • Impact of visitor traffic to
congregation-hosted artistic
• Incubation of small businesses performances, family reunions,
and non-profits in affordable and other ‘life events.’
space within the sacred place.
• Impact of stable, active sacred
places on adjacent business
districts.
• Economic impact of CDCs and
other non-profits formally
affiliated with congregations.
14. Case Study:
Visitation B.V.M.
• Total Halo effect
calculated at
$21,823,359
• Nursery School
and Daycare
impact: $4,817,250
• Individual Impact:
$4,153,270
15. THE CHALLENGE NOW
To follow the pilot with a more
comprehensive research project so
that we can continue:
• building a constituency of civic
leaders and donors who support
community-serving sacred places
• building the capacity of
congregations to manage their
properties, fund their care, and use
them well in service to their mission
Partners for Sacred Places