Summer mission trips: Serving near and far
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois lived out their faith through mission trips near and far—serving neighbors in local communities, repairing homes in Appalachia, and supp…
Town and Rural Keagy Grant
The Keagy Grantare funded by a bequest from Martin Keagy, who had a big heart for small-town and rural churches. These grants are for larger ministry projects that benefit the community and strengthen the church through evangelism, discipleship, justice, and compassion. This fund has been awarding grants for over 50 years.Awards range from $500 to $5000.
Recipients are requested to present their ministries at the Town and Rural Festival held in fall so that churches can share what God did through them and encourage one another.
For more information about these two grants, contact Rev. Libby Rutherford, chair of the Keagy/Town and Rural Committee.
Deadline to apply: March 31
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