Church giving in times of crisis
Learn 12 tips for promoting generosity during this coronavirus crisis and after as well as easy options for online giving.
Read MoreAnnual Conference approves reduced 2020 budget
Approximately 550 clergy and lay members gathered Nov. 16 in the gymnasium at Kishwaukee College for the Annual Conference Special Session to vote on a budget, apportionment formula changes, and to hear from the Exploration Team. After a presentation from the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA), the Annual Conference passed a $4,574,255 budget for 2020, down 5% from 2019.
Read MoreDYK: “Do All the Good You Can”
Apportionments are a key to the witness of the United Methodist Church. As a connectional structure, we have touched almost every corner of the world as we honor John Wesley’s words. The Methodist witness can be seen in the development of hospitals, schools, programs to combat poverty, promote peace, address immigration, addiction, disaster, discrimination and (fill in the blank with many other works of faith).
Read MoreAC Awards from child advocacy to second mile giving
The annual awards presented to clergy and laity during the Conference range from child advocates to churches giving above and beyond.
Read MoreApportionment Statement Changes
In response to questions from churches following the Special Session of General Conference regarding designation of apportionment funds, we have changed the NIC apportionment statement. The new statement will provide more information about the ministries supported by your local church, designating contributions to three NIC funds and seven general conference funds.
Read More2018 Apportionments Paid
As we close the books for 2018, we want to take a moment to thank the 183 churches who paid 100% of their apportionments. We even had an amazing 27 churches pay over 100%.
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