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		<title>Singing out of tune</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9, Year A.
July 5, 2026. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores tuning our lives to God and discovering the peace and rest that comes from being yoked with Christ rather than following the world's expectations.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Questions to ask when considering life insurance</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/questions-to-ask-when-considering-life-insurance/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrivent Financial]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Life insurance is about more than financial planning, it’s one way we care for the people we love. In this article, Thrivent offers thoughtful questions to help individuals and families consider their values, goals, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. (Photo: Thrivent Financial)]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to celebrate Disability Pride Month</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Arc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Disability Pride Month]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Arc]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating disability identity and inclusion. This article from The Arc explores the 2026 theme, &#8220;The World Works Better With Us,&#8221; and shares resources to support accessibility and belonging. (Photo: The Arc)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Explore the Season of Creation Celebration Guide</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/stewarding-gods-creation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Season of Creation]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Living Waters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Season of creation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Worship Resources]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2026 Season of Creation theme, Living Waters, invites reflection on creation care, ecological restoration, and hope. Discover worship resources, educational materials, and ideas to help your congregation observe the season from September 1 – October 4. (Photo: Season of Creation)]]></description>
		
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		<title>The growing clergy housing crisis</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/the-growing-clergy-housing-crisis/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole Marie Bergeron Founder and CEO, Aslan Housing Foundation]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aslan Housing Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faith&Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Housing crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicole Marie Bergeron]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this article, Nicole Marie Bergeron explores the growing clergy housing crisis and its impact on pastors, families, and congregations. She invites the church to consider how faithful support and fair compensation can help sustain ministry. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Apply to Be a ELCA Youth Gathering Volunteer</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/apply-to-be-a-elca-youth-gathering-volunteer/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ELCA Youth Gathering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for volunteers at the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering! The Gathering Volunteer Corps serves throughout the week in Minneapolis, supporting everything from Mass Gatherings to program logistics. (Photo: ELCA Youth Gathering)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pastoral Care Kit for Fourth of July</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/pastoral-care-kit-for-fourth-of-july/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Illustrated Ministry]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[4th of July]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Illustrated Ministry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pastoral Care Package]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Fourth of July Sunday can be a challenge, and this year, with the United States marking its 250th anniversary, the stakes feel higher. Illustrated Ministry has developed free resources for pastors and leaders. (Photo: Illustrated Ministry)]]></description>
		
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		<title>The freedom to live, love, and serve</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/the-freedom-to-live-love-and-serve/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Deacon Timothy Siburg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deacon Timothy Siburg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeremiah 28:5-9]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 10:40-42]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proper 8]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psalm 89:1-4 15-18]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Romans 6:12-23]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Year A. June 28, 2026. As we quickly approach the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, Deacon Timothy Siburg explores how we are free to live, love, and serve today! ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Stewarding courage in uncertain times</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/stewarding-courage-in-uncertain-times/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Micah Krey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Genesis 21:8-21]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 10:24-39]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proper 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psalm 33:1-12]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Romans 6:1b-11]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Rev. Micah Krey]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A. June 21, 2026. In a uncertain world, faithful stewardship calls for courage and trust. The Rev. Micah Krey explores how God meets us in the wilderness and calls us to move forward with hope. (Photo: Flickr)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Read the study on Women, Wealth, &#038; Faith</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/06/read-the-recent-study-on-women-wealth-faith/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Women Doing Well]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women Doing Well]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Women are stepping into new financial influence, reshaping conversations about generosity and stewardship. The Women, Wealth &#38; Faith research project explores how faith and wealth intersect. (Photo: Women, Wealth &#38; Faith)]]></description>
		
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