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10/06/2026

The October issue of ENCORE Ministry Connection is available. To subscribe, contact [email protected].

Living through a season of uncertainty can feel heavy. Sometimes, it can feel downright oppressive. There are days when we may want to throw our hands up and stop trying to hope for a better future.   Whether uncertainty looms for us personally, our friends and family, or far away in places we will...

09/28/2026

The Age-Friendly Congregation Certificate (AFCC) program is an opportunity for congregational leaders, often lay volunteers, to learn about starting, renewing, and strengthening intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults. At The Gathering Place in Central New York, Pete and Becky Auyer are helping their congregation move from individual acts of care to a coordinated, sustainable ministry for older adults. Read their story.

At The Gathering Place in Central New York, Pete and Becky Auyer are helping their congregation move from individual acts of care to a coordinated, sustainable ministry for older adults—with support from ENCORE Ministry Foundation’s Age-Friendly Congregation Certificate program. Pete and Becky A...

09/01/2026

The September issue of ENCORE Ministry Connections is now available

08/04/2026

The August issue of ENCORE Ministry Connection is now available:

Every generation is presented with defining moments—times when the needs of society and the mission of the Church intersect in profound ways. I believe we are living in one of those moments today. America is growing older. Every day, thousands of people celebrate their 65th birthday, and by the en...

06/26/2026

ENCORE Ministry Foundation is honored to announce a generous grant from The Cal Turner Family Foundation in support of the Age Friendly Congregation Certificate Program. Through education, resources, and certification, the Age Friendly Congregation program empowers churches to become more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs and gifts of aging adults. We are deeply grateful to The Cal Turner Family Foundation for their partnership and shared commitment.

06/09/2026

https://certainage.org/resource/the-gathering-offers-respite-connection-and-joy-for-families-in-jefferson-city/

https://vimeo.com/1199447669?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci At First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, Tennessee, a growing respite care ministry is creating a place of welcome, friendship and renewal for individuals experiencing memory loss — while offering caregivers a few much-needed hours to ...

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

The June issue of ENCORE Ministry Connection is now available

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) There are moments in the life of every ministry when the future calls for both faith and courage. For ENCORE Mini...

05/13/2026

For more than 20 years, Jacob's Ladder Community Development Corporation has been a steady source of support in a Memphis neighborhood that faces food insecurity, housing instability, and economic hardship. ❤️‍🩹

What began as a neighborhood revitalization effort has grown into hands-on community care, including meal delivery, housing assistance, youth engagement, and wellness support for seniors and vulnerable adults.

With support from ENCORE Ministry Foundation, Jacob’s Ladder was able to sustain critical operations during a pivotal time and continue showing up for neighbors in meaningful ways.

Read the full story here:

In a one-mile-square Memphis neighborhood of about 2,800 residents, Jacob’s Ladder has spent more than 20 years responding to poverty, housing instability, and food insecurity with hands-on community support. Founded in 2003, the ministry began as a broader neighborhood revitalization effort focus...

05/05/2026

The May issue of ENCORE Ministry Connnection is now available.

“The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.” -- Psalm 90:10 In Greek mythology, Tithonus was a Trojan prince, son of King Laomedon of Troy and the water nymph Strymo. Eos, the T...