United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana

The Foundation has awarded more than $150K in the latest grant award cycle!

United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Awards Over $150K in Summer Grant Cycle — THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA During its most recent grant award cycle, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana awarded more than $150,000 to 18 churches and ministries to serve people in need across Louisiana. The grant funds will benefit diverse age groups and churches in rural communities and urban centers. Notably, Cor

Yes! There are personal benefits to being generous!

Generosity Pays Off: Study Shows That Giving Leads to a Happier Life — THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA Source: Horizons Stewardship Living a life of generosity results in…

Many United Methodist pastors are moving to new churches this month as part of the UMC's itinerant system. Here's "Getting to Know a New Congregation" that might be helpful in the transition. https://www.umf.org/church-leadership/getting-to-know-a-new-congregation

https://www.umf.org/church-leadership/8-ways-to-break-out-of-a-summer-giving-slump

Memories are the inheritance fathers leave their children. (But it’s also good to have a will. )

Richard Kurtz of Mt. Zion UMC, Zwolle, won the $500 ministry grant at LAC2024! Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 Pictured here with President Chris Spencer

Wayne Prejean of Northwood UMC, Lafayette and Lauren Broussard LeBouef of University UMC, Baton Rouge, won door prizes today at LAC2024!

Janet Singletary from Meadows Chapel UMC won a door prize this morning at LAC 2024. Congratulations Janet!

Rev Simon Chigumura was the winner of the Foundation’s 3rd Amazon gift card door prize at LA Annual conference! Congratulations Simon!

Chris Spencer sums up the Foundation’s services and offerings for attendees at the La Annual Conference.

Door prize winners today at LAC2024! Congrats Judy Price and Brenda Thomas-Nero, winners of Amazon gift cards from the Foundation.

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What is Aldersgate Day? Aldersgate Day commemorates the day when John Wesley experienced assurance of his salvation. Ask The UMC is a service of United Methodist Communications.

https://www.umf.org/church-leadership/2024-church-giving-trends-and-insights-from-37000-churches

Register now for the NEW DATE of HOPE Ministries' Dynamics of Poverty Workshop: June 27. https://hopebr.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events #/events/3709

Need more sermon topics? Check out our website's blog: https://www.umf.org/church-leadership/7-sermon-topics-youll-want-to-preach-in-2024

Congratulations to the new Practical Church Leadership graduates! Rev. Colleen Bookter, Rev. Sonya Lars, Rev. Kennon Pickett and Rev. Dierdre Allen received their Dakota Wesleyan University diplomas after a one-year intensive leadership program sponsored by the Foundation.

https://www.umf.org/benefits-of-an-endowment

Endowments ensure that the gifts your church receives will continue to benefit ministry, forever. https://www.umf.org/benefits-of-an-endowment

Take the first steps to bring your ministry goals to life! The Foundation is currently accepting grant applications-- but don't delay! The deadline for this meeting cycle is June 15. Apply at www.umf.org/grants

We are thrilled to share our latest ANNUAL REPORT, "Rooted Together, Growing Forward." Join us in celebrating our achievements and exploring how we nurture growth and foster impact.

Annual Report 2023 A recap of the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana's year in 2023.

The Louisiana Chain Saw Team, recipients of a Foundation grant, had a productive day in Slidell yesterday, clearing fallen trees and debris from recent tornados that ravaged the area

Faith, friendship and flourishing together: folks enjoyed the Foundation's annual meeting luncheon this week, celebrating the 49th year of service to the United Methodist community in Louisiana.

Frank McArthur, philanthropist, volunteer fundraiser and community servant, delivered the keynote address at the Foundation's annual meeting this week. It was an uplifting, humorous testimony of generosity.