During the COVID-19 pandemic, the synod is offering another means of supporting congregations. The Ministry Imagination Grant program has been adapted to allow a timely source of funding to address the challenges and opportunities that remote worship and other ministry efforts are presenting for congregations.
Funds are still available for projects directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant requests are being accepted through a
simplified application process
for amounts up to $2,000. Applications for these specific grants will be considered until June 15 or until the designated funds are distributed. Priority will be given to congregations with limited resources available at this time, as well as proposals that are designed to engage communities of color impacted by the crisis.
(If a proposal involves technology, and if assistance is needed to implement the proposal, please describe that need in the application. If the proposal will be implemented by a knowledgeable individual or a partner congregation, please describe qualifications of the individual and/or background of the partnership.)
To date, grants have been made for worship technology start-ups and upgrades; startup technology for an inner city after school program; outreach to Latino children and families in a mobile home park; and culturally specific resources for trauma and mental health.
The Resurrection Fund Advisory Committee (RFAC) will review each request as it is received and will respond to the request as soon as possible.
If you have questions, please contact Pastor Craig Pederson, Assistant to the Bishop, at
c.pederson@mpls-synod.org
or (612) 703-1586.
NOTE: The next scheduled deadlines for regular Ministry Imagination Grant proposals are June 15, 2020, and October 15, 2020. Prayers for the journey ahead.
