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Ministering to the Community: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Madison Schools
By Tiffany Estrada-Padilla In the summer of 2023, Staci Marrese-Wheeler, a pastor at Common Grace, a ministry of Lakeview Moravian Community Church & Zion Faith Community (ELCA), in Madison, Wisconsin, applied for and received a grant from our Racial Awareness, Equity, and Repair fund to . . .
Giving Tuesday and the Start of Year-End Giving
Giving Tuesday Is December 2 Giving Tuesday is a national moment when many charities make a major push for financial support. Because the Moravian Day of Giving is our primary annual giving event, we keep our Giving Tuesday outreach simple. Still, this day marks the . . .
Palm Beach Moravian Church Strives to Meet Community Needs
Many people associate Palm Beach, Florida, with glitzy waterfront homes, but according to the 2025 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report, 46% of Palm Beach County households are having a hard time making ends meet. In addition, the county’s Homeless and Housing Alliance reported . . .
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall: A Stewardship Reflection
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall We count on mirrors to show us our physical appearance, oftentimes looking in them several times a say. But what about the other mirrors in our lives? What do our bank accounts and calendars reflect about who we are and . . .
The First Planned Gift
A Cheerful Giver “God loves a cheerful giver,” 2 Corinthians 9:7 (RSV). How often have we heard those words in the church or at home? I admit I’ve reminded my kids of that on more than one occasion. My wife would say she has reminded . . .
A Tax-Smart Way to Give: Charitable IRA Rollover 2025
Turning Retirement Income into Ministry Impact When you reach a certain age, 73 for most of us, you have reached the point in your life where you must take a required minimum distribution from your individual retirement account(s) or IRA. For many of you, along . . .