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What Is Embodied Faith?

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/what-is-embodied-faith · ULC Blog Post | What Is Embodied Faith? Faith communities, particularly in Western cultures, tend to focus on aspects of spiritual well-being. While strengthening faith is certainly a noble pursuit, it is also important to keep a broader view of the whole person. One...

How To Support Mutual Aid in Your Community

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/how-to-support-mutual-aid-in-your-community · ULC Blog Post | How To Support Mutual Aid in Your Community Mutual aid groups often spring up as grassroots movements that seek to meet the needs of communities at the local level. This is similar to the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, which...

How To Start a Food Pantry

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/how-to-start-a-food-pantry · ULC Blog Post | How To Start a Food Pantry Almost every area of the country has access to at least one food pantry. Some people who are too embarrassed or afraid to visit a community food center, however, may show up on your...

Understanding Stewardship

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/understanding-stewardship · ULC Blog Post | Understanding Stewardship What do you think of when you think of stewardship? For some, it brings to mind a business transaction in which people are held responsible for certain resources. For others, it is linked to the financial and legal...

How To Cope With Parental Burnout

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/how-to-cope-with-parental-burnout · ULC Blog Post | How To Cope With Parental Burnout Parenting undoubtedly brings immeasurable joy to your life. Watching your children learn new things about the world and carve their places in it is its own special kind of magic. Many people list parenthood...

The Do's and Don'ts of Church Growth

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-church-growth · ULC Blog Post | The Do's and Don'ts of Church Growth Many church leadership teams have great ideas about how to market the church to entice visitors. Real growth happens when those who are curious choose to stay, though. Here are a few habits...

7 Types of Rest

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/seven-types-of-rest · ULC Blog Post | 7 Types of Rest You know that taking time to recharge is important. Regular rest is vital for your overall well-being. Even if you schedule frequent downtime, however, you may still feel lethargic and overtaxed. If that is the case,...

The Perks of Being a Lighthouse Parent

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/the-perks-of-being-a-lighthouse-parent · ULC Blog Post | The Perks of Being a Lighthouse Parent Many families in your church are likely gearing up to send their children off to college. Whether they're sending their firstborn or the baby of the family, they may benefit from the support...

Benefits of Hosting an Open Mic Night

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/benefits-of-hosting-an-open-mic-night · ULC Blog Post | Benefits of Hosting an Open Mic Night Your church is probably great at a lot of things. It may boast excellent attendance records and have a reputation for meeting many needs in the surrounding community. One thing your church may...

Serving Children With Food Insecurity During Summer Break

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/serving-children-with-food-insecurity-during-summer-break · ULC Blog Post | Serving Children With Food Insecurity During Summer Break School is the place where many children discover new interests and start dreaming about what they want to be when they grow up. They meet new friends and develop social skills beyond...

Is Pentecost Relevant Today?

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/is-pentecost-relevant-today · ULC Blog Post | Is Pentecost Relevant Today? After Easter, one of the most celebrated dates in the Christian church is that of Pentecost. This year, it falls on June 4, seven weeks after Easter. Pentecost is considered the day that the church was...