Eastern PA Conference of the UMCTreasurer’s Office
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Lawrence Lee
Lawrence LeeComptroller
(484) 762-8209
(610) 666-9090 Ext. 1007
llee@epaumc.org
Beth Lishon
Accountant
(610) 666-9090 Ext. 1023
blishon@epaumc.org
Howard, Diana
Support Associate, Accounting
dhoward@epaumc.org
For accounts payable, accounts receivable, and moving expenses, please email AccountsPayable@epaumc.org. For remittance questions or concerns, please email Remittances@epaumc.org. |
Updates from the Treasurer’s Office
January Remittance Statements
1/21/2020 – The 2020 remittance statements are being finalized. Churches will be notified when they are available. Thank you for your patience at this time.
Tax Exemption Status
1/21/2020 – We’ve received questions from churches looking for the tax exemption forms that need to be renewed by the end of March. Please note that the local churches fall under the Conference umbrella, and the Conference Office is currently working on the tax exemption renewal. No action needs to be taken by the local churches at this time.
2019 Statistical Report
It’s once again time for your church to prepare your Statistical Report. As Senior Pastor, you are responsible for sharing this information with the appropriate church leaders. All churches are required to submit the Statistical Report using the EZRA Data Management System of the General Board of Finance and Administration. Learn more.
2020 budget & apportionments mailed to pastors
The 2020 apportionment and billed funds information for individual congregations, plus the Conference Treaurer’s overall Narrative Budget, was mailed to each local church lead pastor as of 10/18/2019. See 2020 Budget Narrative
Resources
- 2020 Budget Narrative
- Equitable Compensation Application for 2020 funds. Due October 23, 2019 For Calendar Year 2020 Funding. — Here is the 2020 application for Equitable Compensation Funds. Each year at Annual Conference the Commission on Equitable Compensation recommends the base compensation standards for pastors in our EPA Conference, which is then approved by vote at each session of Annual Conference. Local churches that are not able to pay the full amount of the minimum compensation to their pastor may apply for and receive supplemental funds from the annual conference. These funds are provided through the Equitable Compensation Fund, which is funded by the Annual Conference budget.
Funding for Ministry Resources
- Conference Loan Fund Application Form
- Peace with Justice Grants for Individuals, Churches, Organizations [PDF]
- Dewees Grant Application Information [PDF]
- UMMM Building Repair Grant Application Form
- See more…
Scholarships & Grants
- Eastern PA Scholarship for undergraduates Application
- 2019-20 Ed. Society Grant Application
- UMMM Building Repair Grant Application Form
- See more…
IRS Mileage Rate for 2020
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
- 57.5 cents per mile driven for business use, down 0.5 cents from the rate for 2019,
- 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down 3 cents from the rate for 2019, and
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.
The business mileage rate decreased 0.5 cents for business travel driven and 3 cents for medical and certain moving expense from the rates for 2019. The charitable rate is set by statute and remains unchanged.
