{"id":179,"date":"2026-07-24T21:55:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citychurchcommunity.online\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2026-07-24T21:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:56:00","slug":"stewardship-generosity-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/citychurchcommunity.online\/?page_id=179","title":{"rendered":"Stewardship &amp; Generosity Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stewardship is an important part of every ministry. The United Church of Christ in partnership with various ministry partners makes resources available annually to help local churches build their stewardship programs. Explore the resources to find reports, guides, videos and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/resource-directory.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183747\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search and download more than 30 stewardship resources and tips covering important topics like planned giving, stewardship-focused sermons, grants and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/stewardship-directory\/\">Search DIRECTORY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Video Series: Extravagant Generosity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This series offers a mix of \u201chow-to\u201d instruction, research on what works, and faith insights into the importance of giving \u2013 for the giver as well as the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=7lsnJCfMZdg%3Ffeature%3Doembed\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traci Blackmon on the Stewardship of Hope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=002sYYftu7M%3Ffeature%3Doembed\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developing a Year Around Stewardship Plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=uAuSVP1cDbo%3Ffeature%3Doembed\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Power of Asking with Jonna Jenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL6VgfHt6zEy6Y7JqbfjhHQtffgpGad0I9\">More Annual Campaign Videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL6VgfHt6zEy5BE2ddV7E9pjvWyaJkOYFe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More Planned Giving Videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/stewardship\/learning-opportunities\/\">Additional webinars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources from Covenantal Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucfunds.org\/planned-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Church Funds<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Find resources to integrate and maximize planned giving practices, either into a new or existing endowment program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcucc.org\/conference-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin Conference<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Find resources to strengthen individual and congregation generosity practices so that mission-supporting financial sustainability can be achieved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneucc.org\/stewardship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern New England Conference<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Find stewardship, generosity, fundraising and financial management resources and videos to help improve giving practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cblfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church\u00a0Building and Loan Fund<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 CBLF provides capital campaign consulting, legacy church consulting, and other stewardship and fiscal management resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforfaithandgiving.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>C<\/strong>enter for Faith and Giving<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The Disciples of Christ provides local church resources on stewardship, with a focus on annual campaigns and year around generosity promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for Purchase @ UCC Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A variety of coordinated stewardship materials are available through the UCC Resources Store in both print and downloadable formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Resource:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stewardship Materials for \u201cBecause of You, Our Church Changes Lives\u201d Campaign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-STM-Instagram-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2023-STM-Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-203412\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u201cBecause of You, Our Church Changes Lives\u201d makes the connection between a donor\u2019s generosity and the ministry and mission of your congregation. The materials include extensive resources for worship, sermons, and faith formation for children, youth, and adults. The materials also provide practical tools such as logos, commitment cards, bulletin inserts, and letters. Campaign guidance for every step of a year-round or seasonal effort help leaders make the best use of these robust materials for their specific context and size.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uccresources.com\/products\/2023-stewardship-theme-materials-because-of-us?_pos=1&amp;_sid=27038df73&amp;_ss=r&amp;variant=39965013311551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BUY NOW<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stewardship is an important part of every ministry. The United Church of Christ in partnership with various ministry partners makes resources available annually to help local churches build their stewardship programs. Explore the resources to find reports, guides, videos and more. 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