This Sunday, June 1, the Church celebrates the Seventh Sunday of Easter, and the Gospel offers us a powerful prayer of Jesus:
“I pray… that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you.” – John 17:21
In this intimate moment before His Passion, Christ is praying for us — for unity in faith, in mission, and in love. His prayer reminds us that true communion begins with getting to know one another, growing together, and building something lasting.
In a world that often divides, your parish can stand out as a place of welcome, community, and purpose — and June is the perfect time to begin.
3 Ways Your Parish Can Build Unity and Inspire Giving This June:
- Share Stories of Mission and Prayer: Every parish has stories that stir the heart — a volunteer who found purpose, a ministry that brought healing, or a prayer group that became a lifeline. Share these moments using GiveCentral’s SmartLinks, and invite others to belong. When people feel known, generosity naturally follows.
- Launch a “We Are One” Giving Campaign: Create a special GiveCentral donation page that invites support for ministries that foster connection, hospitality, outreach, or summer service. Add real images, messages from your pastor, or testimonies from parishioners. Make it less about funding and more about belonging.
- Host a Community Welcome Weekend – and Strengthen Summer Stewardship: Plan a weekend gathering in early June: a special Mass, hospitality event, or ministry open house. Use GC SmartTools to help attendees update their contact info and reach those who aren’t yet giving weekly. Summer is a time when giving often dips, but recurring givers remain steady.
Our GiveCentral team can help you send out personalized messages with GC SmartLinks to make signing up simple and effective. This kind of outreach can dramatically increase engagement and support, and we’re ready to help you launch it. GiveCentral SmartLinks
Let’s make this June a month of renewed relationships, unified mission, and sustained giving. You don’t have to do it alone — we’re here to help every step of the way.
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Last modified: May 29, 2025
