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		<title>How to steward your church property</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mission Investment Fund]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover a free planning checklist from the Mission Investment Fund designed to help congregations thoughtfully prepare for building and renovation projects while aligning financial planning, fundraising, and ministry goals. (Photo: Mission Investment Fund, ELCA)]]></description>
		
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		<title>What does the latest giving data mean for ministry?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover insights from the Giving USA 2026 report, including record charitable giving, changing donor trends, and key findings that can help congregations and nonprofit organizations better understand today&#8217;s philanthropic landscape. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Learn about the ethics of philanthropy</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/learn-about-the-ethics-of-philanthropy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Lake Institute on Faith & Giving]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ethics of Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake Institute on Faith & Giving]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join Meghan Sullivan, PhD, for &#8220;The Samaritan, the Levite, and Innkeeper: Three Approaches to the Ethics of Philanthropy.&#8221; Attend online on Sept. 3 for this free lecture exploring faith, generosity, and the ethics of philanthropy. Registration is encouraged. (Photo: IU)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Living the Commonwealth Together</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/living-the-commonwealth-together/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Dr. Martin Otto Zimmann]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1 Kings 3:5-12]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 13:31-33 44-52]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proper 12 Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psalm 119:129-136]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Romans 8:26-39]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Rev. Dr. Martin Otto Zimmann]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12A. July 26, 2026. The Rev. Dr. Martin Otto Zimmann reflects on Jesus' invitation to understand God's commonwealth, reminding us that stewardship is lived in community, sustained by the Holy Spirit, and rooted in God's love.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Technology Checklist</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/technology-checklist/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The General Council on Finance and Administration, The United Methodist Church]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology Checklist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The General Council on Finance and Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The United Methodist Church]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Faithful stewardship includes caring for the technology that supports ministry. This two-part guide offers practical checklists to help churches and conferences organize digital systems, manage transitions, and ensure ministry continues smoothly through leadership changes. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Branches of Faith facilitator guide</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/branches-of-faith-facilitator-guide/</link>
					<comments>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/branches-of-faith-facilitator-guide/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Creation Justice Ministries]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Creation Justice Ministires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship of Trees]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trees can become powerful tools for faith formation, community engagement, and creation care. This facilitator guide from Creation Justice Ministries offers resources to help congregations explore tree equity as a ministry that nurtures environmental stewardship. (Photo: Creation Justice Ministries)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Writing your own obituary</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/writing-your-won-obituary/</link>
					<comments>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/writing-your-won-obituary/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Century]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christian Century]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obituary Writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship of our Health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[What do you hope people will remember about your life? This Christian Century reflection invites readers to consider writing their own obituary as a spiritual exercise, helping us reflect on the legacy of faith, generosity, and love we are called to leave behind. (Photo: Raul Popadineți, Unsplash)]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Stewardship of Patience</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/thew-stewardship-of-patience/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Micah Krey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isaiah 44:6-8]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 13:24-30 36-43]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proper 11 Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psalm 86:11-17]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Romans 8:12-25]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Rev. Micah Krey]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, Year A. July 19, 2026.

The Rev. Micah Krey reflects on how faithful stewardship requires patient trust, reminding us that while we are called to tend God's field with generosity and hope, God alone brings the harvest in God's time.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Webinar: Preparing for Your Stewardship Campaign</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/webinar-preparing-for-your-stewardship-campaign/</link>
					<comments>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/webinar-preparing-for-your-stewardship-campaign/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tens: The Episcopal Network for Stewardship]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Webinar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship Campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TENS Network]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join Davey Gerherd, Executive Director of TENS: The Episcopal Network for Stewardship, to review best practices and tools for successful fundraising campaigns for mission. This free webinar is offered on Saturday, August 29 at 12pm (ET). (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Faithfulness beyond likes, views, and followers</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/07/faithfulness-beyond-metrics/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Jim Keat | Digital Ministry]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Give]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital ministry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faithfulness beyond likes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rev. Jim Keat]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this substack article, Rev. Jim Keat explores how social media metrics can shape ministry and identity. Read about the opportunities and challenges of digital ministry while considering how faithfulness extends beyond likes, views, and followers. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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