{"id":600,"date":"2022-07-15T04:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T10:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=600"},"modified":"2022-07-14T09:18:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:18:40","slug":"index-of-the-july-2022-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-july-2022-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the July 2022 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 83 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>ELCA Churchwide Assembly Pre-event: \u201cEmbody the Word\u201d Bible study sessions<\/h3>\n<p>In preparation for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/CWA-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly<\/a>, ELCA members are encouraged to participate in a series of online Bible studies. Participants will explore the meaning of \u201cembodiment,\u201d from Luke 24, and get the chance to engage with the presenters. Sessions take place Sunday afternoons in July from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Central time, and they can be streamed live or on-demand in the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/CWA22videoplaylist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Churchwide Assembly Playlist<\/a> of\u00a0 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/elca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ELCA YouTube channel<\/a>. The presenters are:<br \/>\n\u2022 Rev. Jay Alanis (July 10).<br \/>\n\u2022 Sally Azar (July 17).<br \/>\n\u2022 Man-Hei Yip (July 24).<br \/>\n\u2022 Denise Rector (July 31).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/elcafoundation.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_ZRtO6O1ASTWDHXZNGpTjtw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a> for the live Bible study sessions.<\/p>\n<h3>Get a jump on your Portico Annual Enrollment<\/h3>\n<p>Health benefits are critically important to the ELCA\u2019s rostered ministers and church staff. Want to help your organization select its 2023 health benefit option? Download <a href=\"https:\/\/media.porticocloud.net\/pdf\/41\/41-6488-AE-Checklist-EL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portico\u2019s 2023 Annual Enrollment checklist<\/a> and complete the two July tasks now. <a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmployerLink<\/a> users will receive more enrollment-related information in August and September.<\/p>\n<h3>Prepare for \u201cGod\u2019s work. Our hands.\u201d Sunday with new resources<\/h3>\n<p>On Sunday, Sept. 11, congregations of the ELCA will join for \u201cGod\u2019s work. Our hands.\u201d Sunday, our dedicated day of service. As you explore opportunities to participate, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/dayofservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ELCA.org\/DayOfService<\/a> for planning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/Resources\/GWOH-Sunday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resources<\/a> including a tool kit, worship material, videos, posters, social media graphics and a special hymn for the day. As we continue our tradition of service to our neighbor, we remember the words of Martin Luther: \u201cOur faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/dayofservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan your day of service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>New mileage rate July through December 2022<\/h3>\n<p>The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes. For the final six months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the rate effective at the start of the year. This new rate becomes effective July 1, 2022. The IRS provided legal guidance on the new rates in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-drop\/a-22-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Announcement 2022-13<\/a>, issued June 9, 2022.<\/p>\n<h3>Cyber liability insurance<\/h3>\n<p>Cyber insurance is a specialty insurance product intended to protect businesses from internet-based risks and, more generally, risks related to information technology infrastructure and activities. The cost of containing and repairing system damages, coupled with addressing customer fraud and damage claims, can cripple a small business. Insurance against cyberattacks can help a small business cover the resulting liability and damages. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/3263\/Cyber-Liability-Protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Choose your payroll provider wisely<\/h3>\n<p>Outsourcing payroll services has become a common practice for small and large organizations. This helps them to reduce costs, follow all tax laws and obtain expert solutions to pay their employees accurately and on time. The Internal Revenue Service provides tips on how to choose a reliable and trustworthy payroll service. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/employers-should-choose-their-third-party-payroll-service-provider-wisely-to-prevent-fraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 83 of Administration Matters ELCA Churchwide Assembly Pre-event: \u201cEmbody the Word\u201d Bible study sessions In preparation for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, ELCA members are encouraged to participate in a series of online Bible studies. Participants will explore the meaning of \u201cembodiment,\u201d from Luke 24, and get the chance to engage with the presenters. 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