Tag: Giving
Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC
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
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan recently named four United Methodist churches as leaders in generosity and stewardship.
Conference celebrates EngageMI churches
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
At the 2023 Annual Conference, the Michigan Conference was recognized as giving more to mission than any other annual conference.
Simple practices encourage generosity
Resources from the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan help nurture a culture of generosity.
5 summertime giving tips
“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
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
Security, consistency, framing, and celebration are some key talking points for encouraging and increasing online giving says Pastor Jeremy Steele.
Thanks, Michigan, for awesome giving!
Churches and members of the 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference supported the yearly mission ingathering at record-breaking levels. The gifts totaled $62,355. Ministries in Haiti, Liberia, and mid-Michigan are grateful.
GCFA reports uptick in giving
Encouraging news. COVID-19 has left a mark on giving to denomination-wide ministries. GCFA, however, is happy to report a slight rebound in July.