Thursday, November 3, 2011
November M&S Ideas
This month we celebrate Remembrance Day, Children’s Sunday, Reign of Christ, and the first Sunday of Advent. Hopefully you will be using United Church bulletin covers to honour those occasions. If you would like to order more, they are still available.
Speaking of bulletins, we are always looking for great images for them and for other resources. We need photos of church life and activities. We have a new section on the website all about submitting photos. Check it out. It’s always fun to see your photos “published”!
I imagine that many of you have been involved in your stewardship campaign for this year. This is a reminder that the Mandate magazine is filled with great examples of the Mission and Service of the church. There is also a PDF file of the breakdown of the work we do. Use it as part of your campaign to encourage gifts to Mission and Service.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
As we approach the end of the year we are all aware that the Mission and Service of the church is only possible thanks to the generous gifts of our supporters. This Advent, as always, there will be many calls on people for their support.
Will you help keep the Mission and Service work of the church a priority for United Church people?
Gifts for the Mission and Service of the church have a positive impact on people’s lives around the world. It is vital that the work continue.
Please speak to your congregation on behalf of those who need our help. How?
o Lead by example as you make a special Advent Mission and Service gift.
o Use the Advent Candle-lighting services to raise the profile of Mission and Service.
o Ask your minister to include Mission and Service in the invitation for the offering.
o Dedicate your congregation’s Christmas Eve offering to the Mission and Service of the church around the world.
Speaking of bulletins, we are always looking for great images for them and for other resources. We need photos of church life and activities. We have a new section on the website all about submitting photos. Check it out. It’s always fun to see your photos “published”!
I imagine that many of you have been involved in your stewardship campaign for this year. This is a reminder that the Mandate magazine is filled with great examples of the Mission and Service of the church. There is also a PDF file of the breakdown of the work we do. Use it as part of your campaign to encourage gifts to Mission and Service.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
As we approach the end of the year we are all aware that the Mission and Service of the church is only possible thanks to the generous gifts of our supporters. This Advent, as always, there will be many calls on people for their support.
Will you help keep the Mission and Service work of the church a priority for United Church people?
Gifts for the Mission and Service of the church have a positive impact on people’s lives around the world. It is vital that the work continue.
Please speak to your congregation on behalf of those who need our help. How?
o Lead by example as you make a special Advent Mission and Service gift.
o Use the Advent Candle-lighting services to raise the profile of Mission and Service.
o Ask your minister to include Mission and Service in the invitation for the offering.
o Dedicate your congregation’s Christmas Eve offering to the Mission and Service of the church around the world.
Fall M&S News
In the church it is a busy time getting back into routines, considering next year’s budget, working on stewardship programs, and preparing for the Advent season.
In your congregation, encourage discussions about all of the Mission and Service of the church in Canada and in the world when working on next year’s budget. Use the M&S resources listed below or church bulletins and Minutes for Mission to help celebrate and build excitement about Mission and Service and the positive changes our church makes in the world.
Here are some ideas to help with your fall Mission and Service activities.
Use the Advent Candle-lighting services.
Check out the latest Philanthropy newsletter and meet the new Director of Philanthropy for The United Church of Canada.
The United Church of Canada 2010 Annual Report has been mailed to congregations. Use it to share the good news about the Mission and Service work of the church.
To Do List for October
• Have you ordered your Christmas envelopes? Contact UCRD online at http://www.ucrdstore.ca/ or by phone at 416-253-5456 (local Toronto area) or toll-free 1-800-288-7365 and order envelopes #300 000 959.
• Consider giving a Christmas gift to your church children. M&S for Kids is #300001037 at UCRD and the sequel Hand in Hand is #CH10375. Both are $1.50. Hand in Hand has material for both young children and older kids, and there are ideas about how the two ages can work hand-in-hand to learn about the mission and service work of the church.
• We often think about consumerism in the months preceding Christmas. The dangers of marketing and consumerism are the topics of Overturning the Tables: Consumerism, Children and the Church. It offers lots of relevant information and also gives suggestions to individuals and to the church for overturning the trend. Purchase it from UCRD for $10.95 (#9781551341675.)
• The 2012 church calendar can be part of your fall fairs or fund-raisers (# CH10741.) The calendar features photos of stained-glass windows from United Churches across the country and can be ordered in bulk to save money.
If you have questions about any of the material in this newsletter or would like more information about Mission and Service, contact ms@united-church.ca or call 416-231-5931, Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781 and speak to the Philanthropy Unit.
In your congregation, encourage discussions about all of the Mission and Service of the church in Canada and in the world when working on next year’s budget. Use the M&S resources listed below or church bulletins and Minutes for Mission to help celebrate and build excitement about Mission and Service and the positive changes our church makes in the world.
Here are some ideas to help with your fall Mission and Service activities.
Use the Advent Candle-lighting services.
Check out the latest Philanthropy newsletter and meet the new Director of Philanthropy for The United Church of Canada.
The United Church of Canada 2010 Annual Report has been mailed to congregations. Use it to share the good news about the Mission and Service work of the church.
To Do List for October
• Have you ordered your Christmas envelopes? Contact UCRD online at http://www.ucrdstore.ca/ or by phone at 416-253-5456 (local Toronto area) or toll-free 1-800-288-7365 and order envelopes #300 000 959.
• Consider giving a Christmas gift to your church children. M&S for Kids is #300001037 at UCRD and the sequel Hand in Hand is #CH10375. Both are $1.50. Hand in Hand has material for both young children and older kids, and there are ideas about how the two ages can work hand-in-hand to learn about the mission and service work of the church.
• We often think about consumerism in the months preceding Christmas. The dangers of marketing and consumerism are the topics of Overturning the Tables: Consumerism, Children and the Church. It offers lots of relevant information and also gives suggestions to individuals and to the church for overturning the trend. Purchase it from UCRD for $10.95 (#9781551341675.)
• The 2012 church calendar can be part of your fall fairs or fund-raisers (# CH10741.) The calendar features photos of stained-glass windows from United Churches across the country and can be ordered in bulk to save money.
If you have questions about any of the material in this newsletter or would like more information about Mission and Service, contact ms@united-church.ca or call 416-231-5931, Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781 and speak to the Philanthropy Unit.
A Consumer Christmas?
Does the consumerism of the season get to you? Are you concerned about the way our culture encourages a gimme attitude? Many people are especially worried about marketing to children. If you have children in your life or are looking for a Christmas gift that will help young families deal with the threat of advertising and marketing, check out the United Church publication, Overturning the Tables.
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