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Cultivating a network of financial support
Ministry costs money. How do we fund the work we are doing in reaching out to young adults? We are in the season of pledge drives for the Church (and NPR). Our ministries are funded in a variety of ways. Some of the healthiest ministries have a variety of funding sources. How can you build diversity into your own support system?
In the shifting landscape of ministry funding, our ministries often feel vulnerable to budget cuts. The return on investment can be harder to demonstrate than funding for a children’s ministry that attracts young families. I am convinced that we only see the consequences of defunding ministries with young adults in the long term, when we wonder why we don’t see many young adults leading in the church.
Some of our strongest ministries have a diversified network of support. They see income from private donors, dioceses, parishes, grants and other sources. This month’s Google Hangout on November 4 will focus on fundraising. Leaders from The Episcopal Church Foundation will coach us about fundraising, and asking for money to support ministry.
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Google Hangout - Money matters: a conversation about fundraising
On November 4 at 6pm EST we will host a live discussion about building a network of financial support with leaders from The Episcopal Church Foundation and the Campus and Young Adult ministry networks of The Episcopal Church. Ask a question before our conversation or during the hangout by tweeting @episcoYAs and using the hashtag #yaministry
Click here to sign up and watch the event live.
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Do you know a Young Adult who could benefit from a year spent abroad serving with the church? Applicants must have a high degree of maturity and possess a faith commitment, the willingness to be a humble guest, and the ability to be an authentic companion. The Young Adult Service Corps brings young adults into the life of the worldwide Anglican Communion and into the daily work of a local community. At the same time, it brings the gifts and resources of the church into the lives of young adults as they explore their own faith journeys.
The application deadline for YASC 2015 is January 2. Click here to apply. Use the contact link below if you have questions.
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Leaders in ministry with young adults on and off college campuses will gather November 7-8 at St. Paul's Parish, Rock Creek, in Washington, D.C., for a weekend of leadership development, story sharing, art, and discussions about best practices and models of ministry with young adults. If you're near Washington DC, plan to join us. Contact Jason Evans, diocesan missioner for Young Adult Ministry for more information.
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Episcopal Story Project: Stories of Transformation
The Episcopal Story Project is a new project with Young Adult and Campus ministries nurturing the art of storytelling amongst young adults across the Episcopal Church. Submissions will be received by phone following the directions posted online. Over the next year, opportunities will be provided to share these stories at live events across the church. These live events will be recorded and distributed through the Episcopal Young Adult & Campus Ministries website and social media properties. The best storytellers will be invited to share their stories at an event at General Convention. Submissions will be considered based upon the criteria listed on our
website.
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Updates from the Episcopal Public Policy Network
Did you know that The Episcopal Church recognizes the act of voting and political participation as an act of Christian stewardship? Voting is a way of connecting to, and caring about, our neighborhoods, our government, and the direction of public policy. Voting this Nov. 4th is a way to ensure your voice is heard!
Our “Find Candidates” tool has nearly everything you need to know about your local election this year! Enter your zip code to get detailed information on local candidates, where to vote, and more!
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Are you covered?
Young adults are a key demographic in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Our ability to live fully into God’s mission for us depends on our physical health, and health insurance gives us the opportunity to access health care when we need it the most. Just as The Episcopal Church supported this legislation’s passage, we can also work to further its implementation by making sure our young adults are covered.
The second enrollment period for the ACA runs November 15th 2014-February 15th 2015, and the insurance marketplace offers several options to meet your financial and healthcare needs. If you are 26 years or older, you will no longer be able to remain on your parent’s health care plan. Check out these resources for more information: http://www.episcopalhealthministries.org/resources/tags/affordable-care-act
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Young Adult Festival at General Convention 2015
The General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 25-July 3, 2015.
Consider young adults or college students you want to nominate to learn and serve as part of the Young Adult Festival at General Convention. Applications will be available later this fall.
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Resource for discussing Ferguson and race
In a blog post for Episcopal Young Adult and Campus Ministries, the Rev. Mike Angell reports on his experience at the event. The post includes reflection questions for young adult groups and campus ministries.
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Kindling Conference resource wrap-up
The Rev. Kyle Oliver from the Virginia Theological Seminary's Center for the Ministry of Teaching joined the Kindling Conference in July and wrote this great wrap-up of resources and discussions.
Check it out on the Virginia Theological Seminary's Center for the Ministry of Teaching blog.
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