Understanding these two aspects of the church is key for a generation ambivalent about organizational structures.
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Andrew C. Thompson
The Rev. Andrew C. Thompson is an ordained elder in the Arkansas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is currently pursuing a Th.D. at Duke Divinity School and serving as pastor of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Henderson, N.C. He writes regularly about generational issues for the United Methodist Reporter and on his blog, Gen-X Rising.
Lilly Endowment Inc. announces Serving Neighbors Initiative
Lilly Endowment Inc. invites eligible charitable organizations to submit concept papers for its Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations build relationships, identify community priorities, and design lasting collaborations that improve life for individuals and families. Projects might address housing instability, youth opportunities, parks and outdoor recreation, mental health, or other locally identified needs.
Approximately 60 charitable organizations with promising concept papers may receive planning grants of up to $50,000. Those selected may then apply for implementation grants of up to $5 million to carry out their programs.
Concept papers are due by January 19, 2027.
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