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Meeting virtually, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Conference\u2019s Connectional Table (CT) approved an aggressive plan to redirect up to $940,000 in connectional dollars toward local churches to support and, in places, augment existing services to those in financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This action was developed in response to Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky\u2019s three-fold call to \u201cshare the burden [of COVID-19] in connection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Stanovsky\u2019s call recognized three distinct areas of assistance: (1) lightening the burden on local churches through smart, connectional adaptation, (2) protecting the income security of clergy and staff, where possible, and, (3) offering financial support to those most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While several efforts in each of these areas are already underway, the proposal brought by PNW Director of Connectional Ministries Rev. David Valera, asked that existing budgeted funds be redirected to support the first and third of the Bishop\u2019s areas of assistance. Funding of up to $540,000 to provide targeted assistance for income security will come in part from a three-month premium holiday for conferences provided by Wespath and did not require the action of the CT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up to $50,000 from Office of Connectional Ministries (OCM) funds were approved to support current and emerging efforts to help to lighten the burden on local churches during this time. This funding for things like COVID-19 related resourcing and guidance, subsidized Zoom accounts, expenses relating to webinars and shared worship production (like the Easter service), coaching on financial and technological matters, and future efforts will come from savings realized by the cancellation (or movement to virtual space) of connectional events and meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extending hope to those most vulnerable through the \u2018Funds for Families\u2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

CT also approved the reallocation of up to $350,000 to meet Bishop Stanovsky\u2019s call to support those most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Through Funds for Families<\/a><\/em>, a local church, cluster\/group of churches, or specialized ministry can apply for resourcing to support ongoing or new efforts for vulnerable populations. Pacific Northwest\u2019s fair share of contributions to bishop\u2019s Easter offering and \u201cPass the Stimulus On\u201d appeal also fund this initiative. Churches are encouraged to match grant funds with local contributions and community partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It starts with a question, according to the Rev. David Valera. \u201cWhat are the relationships that the local church has? From there, what is the next level or adaption that funding like this would assist with?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Oregon-Idaho Conference where this program has been piloted, it took the form of gift cards given out to low-income families through local schools. While gift cards (food\/gas\/phone) may make sense in some communities in the PNW, other forms of educational support (i.e., providing WiFi connectivity, other supplies), existing ecumenical and community partnerships (food banks, clothing stores), and even supplies for the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) \u2013 like facemasks for the community, might all be possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While new ideas may be considered, existing relationships and ministry partners will be prioritized in consideration. \u201cWe aren\u2019t looking for local churches to tell people what they need,\u201d added Valera. \u201cWe are seeking to partner with local churches who may need some help because the program they\u2019ve been providing is now overwhelmed by community requests.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFunds will be distributed in two waves,\u201d says Kristina Gonzalez, Director of Innovation for an Inclusive Church. \u201cThe first wave will be through existing community partnerships already vibrant and in place. These funds will be for immediate needs. The second wave will recognize that the financial impacts of COVID 19 are long term. For this larger wave of support, congregations will be encouraged to think in new ways about their work in community, and to deepen or create new partnerships, all with the goal of preserving dignity and joining resilience.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local churches can contact their District Superintendent for more information on how to be considered for this resourcing. The Greater Northwest Innovation Vitality Team will be monitoring this work across the area closely with the intention of offering training that deepens and broadens community connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fund this initiative, the OCM will leave unfilled several open staff positions with CT approving additional funding from two \u201crainy day\u201d funds built up over years of faithful connectional giving by local church members and wise financial stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patrick Scriven<\/strong> is a husband who married well, a father of three amazing girls, and a seminary educated layperson working professionally in the church. Scriven serves the Pacific Northwest Conference as Director of Communications and Young People\u2019s Ministries.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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