Good Friday Collaborative 6/5/24 Good Friday Collaborative 6/5/24

Pride in Closing: LGBTQ Affirmation and Congregational Closure

How does church closure affect LGBTQ affirming congregations? Is there a Rainbow Glass Cliff for queer clergy? This Pride month Sara and Diane share insights on completing ministry in reconciling and affirming congregations.

Good Friday Collaborative 5/12/23 Good Friday Collaborative 5/12/23

Rebirth through Church Merger

Can struggling churches experience new life? Diane Kenaston remembers her baptism — and a rebirth through church merger.

Good Friday Collaborative 11/11/22 Good Friday Collaborative 11/11/22

So You Think Your Church Might Close?

Good Friday Collaborative’s Diane Kenaston offers 10 practical actions any leader can take if you think your church might close.

Good Friday Collaborative 10/21/22 Good Friday Collaborative 10/21/22

Denominational Resources for Closing and Merging Churches

Denominational resources for church closure and merger include congregationalist and centralized polities. Read more from Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Methodist, Presbyterian, Unitarian, Reformed, Anglican, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), United Church of Christ, Catholic, Quaker, and uniting churches.

Good Friday Collaborative 7/22/22 Good Friday Collaborative 7/22/22

Church Closure & Merger Books

Thinking about church closure or merger? The Good Friday Collaborative has assembled a book list for our newsletter subscribers. Download the annotated resource list as a first step for support in the sacred work of congregational endings.