We’re excited for you to take the next step in making meaning together!
There are two main steps to the application process.
Step One includes an inquiry form to introduce yourself to our team. Submit this before starting Step Two.
Step Two includes a Listening with Children session, a Pre-Assessment Survey with your team,
and answering questions about your project vision, how it aligns with your church’s mission, and determining your budget.
Applications are due by October 12th.
Click on the video below for guidance through process and find details, forms, and checklists below.
Start Here
Click on the links below for the documents and resources
Step One Inquiry Form
(Submit before starting Step Two)
Apply
Pre-Assessment Survey for your Team
(Print and do this survey with your team members, then fill out the results in your application)
Listening Resources
Listening with Children Leader Guide
Release Forms for Guardians and Children
(Print and collect these before your Listening Session)
Templates for Family Invitation
(Use this to invite children to be a part of your Listening Session)
Applications are due October 12th.
If you have questions, please contact Laura Schwarcz, our Project Coordinator, at info@makingmeaningtogether.org.
For more guidance and resources, see below or check out our FAQs.
Hosting a Listening with Children Session
A vital part of this process is hosting a Listening with Children session. Click here for the Leader Guide.
Please watch the video below for a deeper understanding of the methodology and process.
Stay tuned for our next video on how to translate a Listening with Children session into a project plan.
Meet for Office Hours
You're invited to join us for Open Office Hours!
Each session offers a one-hour window where you can drop in for support with your application - from listening sessions with children to project planning and budget questions.
Wednesday, May 6th 12:00 –1:00 pm CST (1:00–2:00 pm EST)
Tuesday, May 12th 11:00 am–12:00 pm CST (12:00–1:00 pm EST)
Tuesday, May 19th 11:00 am –12:00 pm CST (12:00–1:00 pm EST)
Thursday, May 28th 12:00 –1:00 PM CST (1:00–2:00 pm EST)
If you need to meet at a different time, click here to schedule.
Office hours in June and July are by appointment.
August through October hours will be scheduled and posted at a later date.
Grant Writing Workshop
Lisa Batten from Connectional Ministry at the Michigan Conference, along with the MMT team, hosted a comprehensive webinar on grant writing.
Click here or on the image below to view the recording.
Lisa walked through the key components of writing a successful grant – covering purpose, audience, budgeting, and more.
We encourage your team to watch the recording for insights on planning for and writing your grant proposal.
