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Growing Congregations

The Synod will provide funding grants using the New & Renewing Mission Table grant process. The grant is meant to further leadership and skill development of both rostered and lay leaders to engage in their communities. It is also menat to revitalize congregations which have declined, or may encounter merging with other congregations. We will prioritize congregations that seek to grow by trying something new to connect to and draw in their neighbors, thus making new connections.  We will also consider ministry ideas that re-engage disconnected members of existing congregations, to elevate the talents and skills of our church bodies. 

new ministries starting in congregations

ABIDING PRESENCE, BURKE, VA
Called The Rev. Heidi Eickstadt as an Associate Pastor for Discipleship. This growing congregation is reaching young adults and young families. Funded in 2017 through
New Connections, Synod Budget and Mission Endowment Funds.

LUTHER PLACE, WASHINGTON D.C.
Started a Sunday evening worship service for a diverse community of mostly young adults. Funded in 2017  through
New Connections, Synod Budget and Mission Endowment Funds.
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    • Growing Congregations
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    • Builld Multi-Ethnic Congregations
    • Congregation Participation
    • Stewardship Best Practices
    • Videos
    • Holding Spiritual Conversations
    • Growing Young & Diverse
    • Invitations & Blessings
    • Q&As
  • Calendar
  • New Connections Blog