Archives for January 21, 2026

In this devotion, Kate Schlechter ’93 M.Div., notes that not our affiliations or preferences, allegiances or labels but rather our faith in Jesus Christ is our true identity. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us today—Wednesday, January 21—in the Chapel of the Incarnation for a service of Holy Communion with pastors Steve Thomason and Emily Rova-Hegener. We will be exploring the Epiphany season and breaking bread together in community, including the next “Brake Bread” event, which is the service itself and also fellowship around bread and other nourishment after the service.

Following Grace Pomroy’s 2023 Funding Forward Research Project—which took a broad look at how ministries across North America are experimenting with alternative income sources and self-sustaining ministries—many congregations have requested more information about what sustainable ministry looks like in rural and small town contexts. Grace would appreciate your help in identifying any congregations that you believe might be a good case study site. You can find out more about the specifics of the research project and submit congregation recommendations using this google form by January 31.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. is hosting the Bella and Murray Ressler Digital Humanities Fellowship. This fellowship program is designed for early-career students who are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program or completing their undergraduate education. The fellowship runs September 2026 to May 2027 and provides a monthly stipend of $5,000 along with an allowance to cover direct economy-class travel to and from Washington. For more information and to apply, visit the website. Applications accepted until February 28, 2026.