Come to the Table 2023 Workshop | Awakening Abundance
Workshop Title: Awakening Abundance: Granting Writing and Grassroots Fundraising for Faith Communities
Description: Join Rev. Sarah Henkel, Grants Coordinator for the Synod of the Northeast in a collaborative conversation about how to raise funds for new initiatives within your churches and faith communities. Rev. Henkel will share best practices for writing grants for Synod and other denominational funds. Together, participants will discuss and practice grassroots fundraising techniques to inspire generosity and financial partnership.
Workshop Leader :
Rev. Sarah Henkel
Rev. Sarah Henkel is Grants Coordinator for the Synod of the Northeast and serves a part-time call as the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Middletown, NY. She participates in the life of Freedom Farm Community, an intentional Christian community and farm in Mt. Hope, NY where she and her family have planted their roots.
Registration is now open for Come to the Table scheduled for October 20 – October 22. We will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday with dinner and end at 12 noon on Sunday with worship. Please note that each person is required to register individually. If you wish to share a room with someone, you should include that person’s name on your registration form and vice versa. Single or double occupancy rooms with a private bath are available on a first come, first served basis. We are delighted to announce that the Synod is providing a subsidized registration fee of $225. This includes each person’s lodging and all meals except for Sunday lunch. If you wish to stay for Sunday lunch, there is an additional $15 fee.
For Ministers of the Word and Sacrament to feel free to attend Come to the Table and remain through Sunday, the Synod will livestream the worship service from Silver Bay on Sunday. This will allow congregations to worship even if their pastor is at Come to the Table. This weekend is always beautiful at Silver Bay with the trees in full fall colors. We hope to see you there.