Barrett Award honors generosity

Applications are now open for recognition with a Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award. Deadline is February 28.

The Joyful Journey

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Bishop David Bard reflects on the importance of gentle, wise and generous heart work.

Generosity Conference August 6-9, 2017

  “Giving Freely” is the theme of a Generosity & Stewardship Conference at Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio (about one hour and 20 minute from Detroit) this summer, August 6-9, 2017. Cultivating… Continue Reading Generosity Conference August 6-9, 2017

Giving Tuesday appreciation

The 4th annual UMC Giving Tuesday netted $853,909 to support God’s mission around the world.

5 ideas to increase year-end giving

It’s December. People are motivated to give. These 5 practices could maximize giving at the end of the year.

Maximizing what we have

This “Perspective on Hope” considers the blessings that come from giving our best to God.

Life of a cactus

“When we set our goal at the bare minimum,” says Ken Sloane, “there’s a good chance that’s what we’ll get.”

Doing more together

UMCgiving has assembled a toolkit full of resources aimed to encourage generous giving.

Olympic spirit lives

Some bad news marred the 2016 Summer Games but there were some other kind acts that didn’t make the headlines.

Learn to create a culture of generosity

Improve your missional storytelling to unlock the giving potential in your congregation.