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Peter A. Pettit
Teaching pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Peter A. Pettit is teaching pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. Formerly director of the Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding at Muhlenberg College, he has lived and studied in Jerusalem, where his deepest affiliations include the Shalom Hartman Institute and Redeemer Lutheran Church. He is a member of the ELCA Consultative Panel on Lutheran-Jewish Relations and serves on the leadership team of Pathways for Middle East Peace.
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. Learn more about the guidelines for submitting concept papers at the Serving Neighbors webpage. The Endowment will also host virtual information sessions on November 2 and November 3.
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