The United Methodist Church Ensures Your Generosity Blesses As Many People As Possible In Sustainable

For many, giving to their church connects to what God is doing through their faith community. God is undoubtedly moving through the work of churches globally and a way to be a part of the divine movement is to give to the churches’ ministries.

Now, perhaps more than ever, we are called to be part of extending healing and hope that can guide us to becoming a new creation in Christ. Through our gifts and support, we partner with God and God’s people to strengthen Christ’s loving presence in a hurting world.

The United Methodist Church has a connectional giving network that ensures your generosity blesses as many people as possible in sustainable, strategic ways. In practically every corner of the world, The United Methodist Church has been responding to the pandemic crisis, strengthening medical facilities, improving access to vaccines and providing supplies and clean water. This is achievable because a portion of every gift made through the local church is shared to support ministry around the world.

When we bring ourselves together in faith, equipped with God’s grace, we see that we are so much more than the sum of our parts. The impact of all of us giving makes a difference on a global scale from food ministries, clothing ministries, rebuilding lives, building hospitals and schools, funding scholarships and reaching out to communities.

Giving through the United Methodist ministries network supports education through funds like the Black College Fund, Ministerial Education Fund and United Methodist Committee on Relief. These funds bring aid to millions of people in need and support spiritual care for a hurting world. Gifts made in the local church are multiplied through The United Methodist Church network.

Explaining this concept can be difficult, but we have designed resources that can help you explore this model. Within this generosity kit, you will uncover strategies for nurturing a spirit of generosity in your congregation including worship resources, social media posts and children’s material. By incorporating a variety of members and small groups in leading different aspects of your generosity focus, you can deepen the involvement and excitement of the congregation’s participation. Download this overview resource to see the resources available. We hope this will help connect people more deeply with the ministries of the local and global church and spark new initiatives that reflect gratitude and generosity for the glory of God. Learn more at ResourceUMC.org/generosity.