Boiler Inspection Information

All boilers and pressure vessels must comply with Pennsylvania’s Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Law and its regulations and are subject to periodic inspections. The following is the info that the churches will need in order to set up an inspection: …

Workshops on Cemetery Care, Parsonage Practices

The Mid-Atlantic UM Foundation will offer two vibrant & informative training sessions for local church leaders on important (and sometimes insufficiently understood) areas of property ownership & management: Cemetery Care and Parsonage Practices— selling or renting.  Please enroll appropriate leaders …

Foundation to teach Cemetery Care, Parsonage Practices

The Mid-Atlantic Foundation will offer two vibrant & informative training sessions for local church leaders on important (and sometimes insufficiently understood) areas of property ownership & management: Cemetery Care and Parsonage Practices– selling or renting.  Please enroll appropriate leaders into …

GCFA automates Group Ruling request process (501(c)3)

The UMC’s General Council on Finance & Administration (GCFA) has automated the process of obtaining the Group Ruling 501(c)3 documentation for churches and other UM organizations. Click here to be taken to the site to complete your Application for the United Methodist Church …

Local Church Crisis Communications Plan

A Local Church Crisis Communications Plan produced by UM Communications. This document is a template that local churches can adapt to meet their own specific circumstances and needs. Review the template closely and determine where the plan may need to be modified. The …

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides this Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool.   Prepared by the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), it is a security planning resource useful for church  facilities. This tool along with …

An insurance e-book resource for congregations from UMI

United Methodist Insurance (UMI), the insurance company for the denomination’s local churches, provides a free, easy-to-use resource for local churches that briefly explains insurance concepts to be considered when reviewing church insurance policies.  UMI is a wholly owned, not-for-profit subsidiary …

Safety Resources Sponsored by Church Mutual

Dear Policyholder: For some time, Church Mutual has sent “Tidbit” articles to select leaders within your organization to be shared with member churches, schools, and camps. After discussing this content with you and/or your members, we have realized an opportunity …

Armed Intruder Incident Preparedness

Safety and security at your organization In the wake of recent violent events, many of you may be looking for information to help make your facilities safer. At Church Mutual, your safety is our concern as well. That’s why we …