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Foundation Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Foundation Forum is back!
Henri Nouwen once said, “From the perspective of the gospel, fundraising is not a response to crisis. Fundraising is first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission.”
Does your annual finance campaign share and invite people to engage with your church’s vision? Would you like it to do so?
Whether your faith community has 4 or 400, join Rev. Dr. David Abbott, Director of Stewardship to discuss and explore tools and resources that can help make Nouwen’s words a reality in your next annual finance campaign.
We will cover the following:
- WHY are you doing the campaign – theological grounding
- WHAT is the context in which it will be happening – what do you know about your church and community?
- HOW will it work – all the technical stuff including letters, sermons, publicity, etc.
- WHO will be involved – who will be part of this celebration and which of their gifts are they being asked to share?
- WHEN will it be? It does matter! Fall is traditional, what is contextual?
Join us!
Register Here to attend August 27, 2025 at 12:30pm
Register Here to attend August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm
This program is offered twice, you only need to attend one session.
Introducing a new program:
Putting Your House in Order!
Take the stress out of estate planning with this step-by-step program designed to bring peace of mind. Whether you're organizing important documents, assigning guardianship, planning for pet care, or ensuring your legacy, this guide simplifies the process. It’s never too early—or too late—to get started!
Reach out to Pam DiMartino or David Abbott with any questions!
This process can be tailored to your church or organization, fill out the following form to start the process!
Looking for inspiration, tools, or guidance on a specific topic?
Check out our video library of resources. If you can't find what you're looking for, reach out, we're happy to help. (Or you may just inspire our next Foundation Forum!)
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For more than twenty-five years, the United Methodist Foundation of New England has served churches, agencies, clergy, and individuals within the New England Conference.
We strengthen the financial capacity of churches and agencies through stewardship services, planned giving resources, socially responsible investment management, loans, capital campaigns and grants.
We equip clergy to be more effective in serving Christ and the church through personal and life planning workshops, consultations, pastoral resources, and leadership development.
We encourage individuals to live and give as faithful trustees of God's generosity through stewardship services and gift planning.