Provoking Generosity

A resource for the Minnesota Conference UCC

August 2026

This month we are sharing two wonderful learning opportunities with The Damascus Project, the regional education program of the Minnesota and Wisconsin Conferences of the UCC.

Narrative Budgets

A narrative budget translates the line items of a traditional budget into a story of how your congregation makes a difference in the world. It can be a helpful tool for a stewardship campaign or annual meeting. By telling the story of our congregations’ impact, we can inspire generosity in our donors.

With: Rev. Andrew Warner, CFRE, President of the Wisconsin Foundation UCC

When: Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-7:30 pm CST

Where: Via Zoom (webinars are not recorded)

Cost: Free to all learners

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Cultivating Generous Congregations

A Stewardship Learning Opportunity from The Damascus Project

Change the way you and your congregation approach giving and generosity! Cultivating Generous Congregations will provide you with significant and necessary steps to create lasting cultural change within a congregation.

With: Rev. Andrew Warner, CFRE; Rev. Dr. Elena Larssen; Rev. Melissa St. Clair

When: Wednesdays, August 26, September 9 & 23, October 7 & 21, November 4 from 6:30-8:00 PM CST

Where: Via Zoom with self-paced learning on the Damascus Project Learning Network between sessions

Cost: $100

Please note: You must register at least two leaders per congregationegister at least 2 leaders per congregation.

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Prefer to Learn In Person?

Save November 7 from 9–4 pm for an in-person "Cultivating Generous Congregations" workshop at United Theological Seminary. Say tuned for registration details.

The Minnesota Conference UCC equips a courageous Church alive with Christ's transforming love. For more information, visit www.uccmn.org.