Tag: Giving
Commerce UMC passes on sweet recipe
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The United Methodist Men’s group at Commerce UMC makes Christmas candy as a fundraiser for mission, and other congregations are following suit.
2023 Ministry Shares due December 31
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Churches have until December 31 to submit final Ministry Share remittances for 2023, and any Ministry Shares received in the new year will be applied to 2024.
Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC
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STEP THREE: In 2022 Michigan churches’ contributions through EngageMI increased by 38%. We led the denomination in giving to national and international advance projects. Continue Reading Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC
Four UM churches honored for generosity
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The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan recently named four United Methodist churches as leaders in generosity and stewardship.
Conference celebrates EngageMI churches
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The Michigan Conference celebrates how many United Methodist congregations here in Michigan are leaders in mission through the EngageMI program.
Michigan ranks number 1 in mission
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At the 2023 Annual Conference, the Michigan Conference was recognized as giving more to mission than any other annual conference.
Simple practices encourage generosity
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Resources from the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan help nurture a culture of generosity.
5 summertime giving tips
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“The offering is not a transactional experience – it should be transcendent,” says Desie Delve Scheuermann. She suggests five ways to stay ahead of the summer slump in giving.
Neighbors find love on Green Street
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When the pandemic struck in Michigan, Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings found new ways to share Christ’s love with their community.
Tips that increase online giving
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Security, consistency, framing, and celebration are some key talking points for encouraging and increasing online giving says Pastor Jeremy Steele.