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Patrick B. Reyes

President, Auburn Theological Seminary

Patrick B. Reyes is the president of Auburn Theological Seminary.  A Chicano educator, administrator and institutional strategist, he previously served as senior director of learning design at the Forum for Theological Exploration. He is author of the award-winning book "Nobody Cries When We Die: God, Community, and Surviving to Adulthood," which Children’s Defense Fund selected as the first book for its inaugural book club in 2019. Children’s Defense Fund also recognized him in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 as a “great teacher and preacher.” 

He serves on several boards in theological and higher education, publications and the nonprofit sector, supporting the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and Chicano spiritual and cultural leaders. Learn more at www.patrickbreyes.com.

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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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