CONNECTING YOUR PASSION TO MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES!
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Clergy Immigration Support Fund
Currently, more than 70 immigrant clergy are serving various congregations throughout the conference. All immigrant candidates and clergy need to go through a legalization process to secure a religious visa and later a permanent residency to be appointed and serve congregations.
The purpose of the clergy immigration support fund is to share the financial burden that immigrant clergy are carrying so they may serve our churches and strengthen their connection as United Methodists. This fund will be used to cover the government related fees and costs for clergy immigration.
A seed fund in the amount of $50,000 has been raised under Bishop Johnson’s leadership and by generous donations from the Preacher’s Aid Society and the United Methodist Foundation of New England. Donations to the fund will be critical in sustaining the fund for ongoing needs.
JUSTICE IN OUR TIME FUND
Proceeds from this fund will be distributed by the “Justice In Our Time Fund" Review Committee, according to the committee’s discernment. Potential uses include (in no particular order):
- Growing the awareness of anti-racism work among NEAC pastors and laity
- Building the leadership capacity of NEAC pastors and laity to lead local congregations in anti-racism education - including around white privilege, learning events, and action
- Assisting with expenses for NEAC training events
- Engaging advocacy initiatives to address systemic racism in education, healthcare, income inequality, criminal justice, and others
- Providing grants to impact structural change for individuals, communities, including early childhood education
Any other uses determined by the Review Committee.
GRANTS MINISTRY PROGRAM FUND
The Foundation created its' Grant Ministry Program to foster vital, strategic, and impactful initiatives within and beyond the local UMC faith communities of New England.
This provides much needed income (up to $5000) to help create and sustain vital ministry programs.
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LEXINGTON UMC SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
This fund helps support grants that are awarded to programs that promote and enhance the dignity and welfare of people in unjust circumstances and address underlying systemic inequities and causes of injustice.
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The Sudarshana Devadhar Memorial Pastors Respite Fund
Your gift honors Bishop Devadhar's legacy.
Bishop Devadhar’s vision and care for clergy inspired the creation of the Pastors Respite Fund to aid with proper clergy compensation, housing, time off, medical needs, or in times of crisis.
CAMP ALDERSGATE & RETREAT CENTER FUND
This endowed fund was established by Sandra & Rev. Cecil Lacklore with three specific opportunities in mind.
- SCHOLARSHIP FUND - To assist youth in attending camp that would otherwise not be able to do so.
- OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION - This enables the behind operations of the camp to help build & maintain sustainable programs.
- MAINTENANCE - Helps to keep the camp grounds & facilities attractive, functioning & safe for all.
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CAMP MECHUWANA FUND
The IVES FAMILY ENDOWED FUND was established to help support this family's beloved Camp Mechuwana. All donations help to further the ministry of this camp.
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CAMP WANAKEE FUND
The Wes and Edie Darling Fund was established to support the continuing ministry of Camp Wanakee. Wes and Edie Darling served as camp administrators from 1968 to 1977.
Wanakee is a Christian summer camp and retreat center located in central New Hampshire. We provide seven weeks of summer camp programming for children, youth, and adults, as well as events year-round. Wanakee's focus is on building and nurturing strong communities of radical acceptance, where campers of all ages can grow personally, socially, and spiritually.
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