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		<title>Dress-code requirements for God’s wedding banquet</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/10/dress-code-requirements-for-gods-wedding-banquet/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Robert Blezard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23A. October 11, 2026.

The Rev. Robert Blezard reflects on Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet, inviting us to consider what it means to “put on” the clothing of a life rooted in faith. As we reflect on God’s invitation to abundant life, Pastor Blezard asks us to consider what it means to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Vineyard is Not Ours</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Matthew D. O’Rear]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22A. October 4, 2026.

The Rev. Matthew D. O’Rear reflects on Jesus’ parable of the vineyard, inviting us to consider the difference between stewardship and ownership. As we reflect on the gifts, resources, traditions, and responsibilities entrusted to us, Pastor O’Rear asks: What fruit is growing from what God has placed in our care?]]></description>
		
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		<title>God is at work in you!</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/09/god-is-at-work-in-you/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Deacon Timothy Siburg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ezekiel 18:1-4 25-32]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 21:23–32]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philippians 2:1–13]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proper 21A]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21A. September 27, 2026.

Deacon Timothy Siburg reflects on Paul’s reminder that “God is at work in you,” inviting us to notice God’s presence and activity in our everyday lives. Through questions of stewardship and discipleship, Deacon Siburg encourages us to wonder what God might be doing in us, through us, and for the sake of our neighbors.]]></description>
		
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		<title>When Grace Feels Unfair: Stewarding God’s Abundance</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/09/when-grace-feels-unfair-stewarding-gods-abundance/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Micah Krey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jonah 3:10-4:11]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 20:1-16]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20A. Sept. 20, 2026.

The Rev. Micah Krey explores Jesus’ parable of the laborers in the vineyard, reflecting on how God’s abundant grace challenges our instincts toward comparison and fairness—and invites us to celebrate God’s generosity toward others without seeing it as our own loss.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Forgiveness ‘from the heart’ provides true freedom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Robert Blezard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19A. Sept. 13, 2026. 

The Rev. Robert Blezard explores Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness, reflecting on how releasing grudges and the desire for revenge can free us from the past and open us to God’s healing, peace, and abundant life.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Work of Repair</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/08/the-work-of-repair/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Matthew D. O'Rear]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18, Year A. The Rev. Matthew D. O’Rear reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18, inviting us to consider the stewardship of relationships and the faithful work of truth-telling, repair, and love in the midst of conflict.]]></description>
		
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		<title>SOLI Email Update</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/08/stewardship-stories/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[SOLI]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SOLI Email Update

Stay connected with the latest from the Stewardship of Life Institute! Each week, SOLI’s Email Update features a lectionary reflection, fresh stewardship resources, practical tools and ideas, and more to help you live out a life of faithful stewardship.

Find the most recent SOLI Email Update here!]]></description>
		
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		<title>Visit Our New SOLI Website</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/08/visit-our-new-soli-website/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stewardship of Life Institute (SOLI) has entered a new chapter! We are excited to partner with Kindling Faith at United Lutheran Seminary to continue sharing resources and inspiring faithful stewardship. Our website has a new home and a renewed vision for equipping individuals, congregations, and communities to live generously and care for God’s creation. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Season of Creation Worship Toolkit</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/08/season-of-creation-toolkit/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Creation Justice Ministries]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Creation Justice Ministires]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This free toolkit from Creation Justice Ministries offers activities, worship ideas, and other resources to help congregations engage in the Season of Creation (September 1- October 1), an ecumenical season of prayer, reflection, and action for creation. (Photo: Creation Justice Ministries)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Financial well-being for leaders</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/08/financial-leadershipwell-being/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wespath, ResourceUMC ]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ResourceUMC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wespath]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Financial well-being is important for both individuals and for the ministries they lead. This resource highlights an eight week virtual cohort designed to help ministry leaders explore budgeting, debt management, savings, retirement planning, and other financial practices while creating space for conversation. (Photo: Wespath)]]></description>
		
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