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  • 2018 Winter Centerpiece, Congregations Engage Millennials in Grants Program

    Centerpiece Newsletter
    In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, you'll find information about the Center's Engaging Young Adults Initiative, a long-term learning opportunity on Caring Congregations, as well as workshops and resources of interest to you and your congregation. Click here to read the newsletter.

  • 2018 Autumn, Education for You, Throughout the State and Online

    Centerpiece Newsletter
    You can find resource information, upcoming workshops and information about the Center's education program. Click here to view the newsletter.

  • 2017 Annual Report

    Annual Reports
    The Annual Report reflects on the work and accomplishments of the Center in 2017. This report includes financials, statistics, and the stories of Indiana congregations. Click here to see the report.

  • 2018 Summer, Your Congregation has Formative Power

    Centerpiece Newsletter
    Get information on the latest workshops, resources and more in this edition of Centerpiece. Click here to see the newsletter. 

  • Reconnecting with Millennials

    Workshop Resources Guides
    These resources are recommended by Center for Congregations workshop presenter, author and consultant Mike McHargue. McHargue facilitated the workshop Reconnecting With Young Adults in September 2017 and April 2018. For additional resources, contact the Center at 866-307-2381 or check out the Congregational Resource Guide at http://thecrg.org/.

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  • Supporting and Encouraging Creativity in Congregations

    Workshop Resources Guides
    These resources are recommended by Center for Congregations workshop presenter, pastor and artistic director Lisa Cole Smith. Smith facilitated this workshop in October 2016. For more resources, contact the Center at 866-307-2381 or check out the Congregational Resource Guide at http://thecrg.org/.

  • Working with Architects

    Using Resources
    Working successfully with an architect depends upon cooperation, thoughtful consideration, prayerful planning, research, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Although challenges are inherent to any architectural project, these barriers can be minimized with good planning, open lines of communication, and an on-going awareness of the true goals… continue reading

  • Using Facilities Assessments

    Using Resources
    How much longer will our roof last? Are we using the most efficient heating and cooling system? What are the first steps to begin the renovation process on that old education wing? Congregations are often full of questions about how to best maintain and repair their sacred spaces. From the nuts and bolts of a good electrical system to the more… continue reading