10/10/2008
Prayers and links for Hard Times
By The Rev. Timothy Dombek/Canon to the Ordinary
In these difficult and uncertain financial times, the following prayers are offered for those who may wish to use them. Inspired by their appearance on the Church of England website (www.cofe.anglican.org), we include them, along with a few other prayers, for your use, or the use of those you know who are struggling these days. The links are ones I discovered and thought might be useful.
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07/15/2008
Good News in Hard Times
By Bishop Kirk S. Smith
It seems that everywhere we turn, the economic news is grim: record prices for gasoline, a real estate market that has lost 30% in Arizona, increasing work layoffs, talk of world-wide market collapse. This economic downturn is bound to have an effect on our churches as well. Some of you have already shared with me stories of parishioners who can no longer afford a long commute on Sunday morning, or programs that have had to be eliminated because of loss of funds. This “Good News in Hard Times” online bulletin board is available for you to share stories and best practices that might be helpful to other congregations.
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