Have you ever thought about how important it is to take care of our planet? Environmental stewardship means being responsible with natural resources like air, water, land, and wildlife. It’s about doing small things in our daily lives to help protect the environment, like using less plastic, recycling, saving water and energy, and supporting businesses…
King Moravian Is on a Mission (Blitz!) Each year King Moravian Church (King, NC) hosts a Mission Blitz weekend in October. Participants from faith communities across the area help neighbors with all kinds of home improvements and maintenance. The Blitz The Blitz began about 18 years ago thanks to youth in the church. They had…
“What’s Next?” West Side Moravian Church, Green Bay, Seeks Racial Justice and Understanding For several years members of the West Side Moravian congregation have sought to do justice as they work toward God’s justice in their church and community. Through workshops, book discussions, events, and activism, they are committed to acknowledging and understanding the sin…
New Year, New You, New Stew! Laura Watson It’s a new year. Time for a fresh start. Resolutions, change….we are naturally resetting, making plans, and looking ahead as 2024 begins. What does this “new year mindset” mean in our churches? Especially when it comes to stewardship? What does that word even mean? And, more importantly,…
We are excited to welcome two new members to MMFA’s Grant Advisory Committee: David Whittle and Jane Gehler. David Whittle David Whittle is a member of Faith Moravian Church in Washington D.C. During his twenty plus years there, he has served on the Board of Trustees and is currently the Financial Comptroller, as well as…
Clothing Field of Interest Fund “Snapshot” – 2021/2022 “I needed clothes and you clothed me.” Matthew 25:36 Sunnyside Ministry, Winston-Salem, NC: $800 for diapers to distribute to families who come to the Clothing Center. Diapers are frequently requested but are not donated as often as other items, especially larger sized diapers. Sunnyside’s Clothing Center typically…