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 …
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Redux
The Small Business Administration issued their guidelines on January 6 documenting how lenders will proceed with the PPP2 applications for non-profits. Presently, only churches who have not yet received a PPP1 loans are eligible to apply; but this process will …
NEWSpirit Communications Policy for Reporting and Promoting News and Events
NEWSpirit Communications will endeavor to report in its media all known events sponsored by the Eastern PA Conference, its Districts, Local Churches, Conference Administrative and Connectional Ministry Groups and Conference-Affiliated Groups. News and events of other Non-Conference Affiliated Groups that …
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 …
HSA Transfer Form
HSA Transfer Form
2019 Disaffiliating Churches Presentation
Disaffiliating Churches Presentation
Funding for Justice Ministry
United Methodist Voluntary Services, a Global Ministries program funded by the churchwide Human Relations Day offering, has funds available for community projects that challenge unjust political, social and economic systems and work to empower the poor. For more information contact …
General Board of Church and Society Grants
The General Board of Church and Society oversees the distribution of three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations. Human Relations Day, Ethnic Local Church, and Peace With Justice grants are all available through Church and Society. TO APPLY …