It's Monday lunchtime on the 9th of September which can only mean one thing: Generosity Matters has dropped!! You can download your copy here: mailchi.mp/4e0ab1a72a69/g… Diocese of York #generouschurches

Did you know the 9th of September is National Emergency Services Day. ‘999 Day’ is our chance to show our support and gratitude for our fantastic NHS and emergency services. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings #999Day 999 Day Emergency Services Day - 9 Sept

William Arthur Ward is known as a motivational speaker; his quotes have inspired others. Let’s make sure that we make every effort to live generous lives and know the joy of giving and grow kindness wherever we are. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings #GenerosityWeek

JustPark has been approved by Parish Buying. You can make money by advertising unused parking spaces at your church! The Diocese of York is one of the first to be involved in this project. If you would like to know more, please contact Phil, Generous Giving Adviser.

Yey! It’s that season of the year when church communities pause to rethink about how we can live/ give more generously. Our individual giving becomes a collective movement of positive change. Let’s all be part of it! Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings #GenerosityWeek

Gratitude liberates us to see the world through eyes of thankfulness for all God has gifted us. We all know people who live like this, because they are joyful and generous. Let’s do our best to live gratefully. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings #GenerosityWeek

Here is a ‘thank you’ at the end of the National Church’s Generosity Week! However, we all know that living with a sense of gratitude brings joy to our giving in all its shapes and forms. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings #GenerosityWeek

It's the first Monday of the month which can only mean one thing - the latest Generosity Matters is out!! Click to read: us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=e85ff2260e1… We hope you enjoy it! Diocese of York #generouschurches

Harvest Festivals - a perfect opportunity to give thanks to God and celebrate that the crops have been gathered in. Let’s make space to show our gratitude for the farmworkers, the food that we have and share meals with each other. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Our generous Father God has plans for us all that involve great blessings. What a marvellous thought! Let’s take the time to reflect on how we can take hold of this promise of an abundant life and live it out wherever we are. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Jesus encourages us to give in all sorts of ways. When we give out of a cheerful heart, it positively transforms us and the recipient! Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Date for our diaries: 'Giving Tuesday 2024' - Tues 3 December. This is a global movement that encourages people to collaborate and celebrate kindness and generosity; making our world a better place in where we all want to live. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Remembrance time: may we all keep in mind the many blessings we have received because of the sacrifice of others and our generous living express our gratitude. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

It's our final Generosity Matters of the year with reports from both Jan and Phil about what they've been up to and the impact they've had. Click here to read: mailchi.mp/a9da4f5f9bc5/g… #generouschurches Diocese of York

Whatever we focus on becomes bigger. So let’s do our best to make sure we focus on the joy that living generously can bring to ourselves and others. Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Advent is here! May the Light we carry within us shine brighter than ever this year! Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Today is ‘Giving Tuesday 2024’. What better way to show our appreciation for all Jesus has done for us, than sharing our love with others. Every act of generosity counts, contributing to a kinder world that we all want to live in. Diocese of York #generouschurches

Let’s make the most of this advent season by creating habits of kindness and joy to those around us. You will find it is contagious, and others will join in with you. Have fun! Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

Let’s make the most of this advent season by creating habits of kindness and joy to those around us. You will find it is contagious, and others will join in with you. Have fun! Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings

This is the season to remember Christ coming into our world with the gift of salvation, so let’s remember to take a breath and feel the utter joy and generosity of this! Diocese of York #generouschurches #MondayMusings