Giving

Graduation image by Elly, Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: How does United Methodist Student Day help students?

This Special Sunday offering (Nov. 27 this year) supports United Methodist undergraduate and graduate students worldwide.

Local Church

Community members tour the grounds of a new parsonage that was part a gift from a local family to Bwanya United Methodist Church in Mutoko, Zimbabwe. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Zimbabwean family shares bounty with church

“God-inspired giving” blesses United Methodist congregation and community in Mutoko, Zimbabwe. The Mukandi family donated money to build a borehole, parsonage and sanctuary at Bwanya United Methodist Church.

Mission and Ministry

Unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which are focused on purchasing for oneself, Giving Tuesday emerged as a way to encourage generosity to benefit the lives of others. Photo illustration by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Where and why should I donate on Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to increase your generosity in ways that help others, over time, do the same.

General Church

Church sees surge in giving at year's end

While United Methodist collections overcame the worst of the pandemic’s projections, the denomination still faces financial strains.

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