The UMC’s Basic Organization consists of three Branches: The United Methodist Church is organized with General Conference as its legislative branch; a Council of Bishops, somewhat like an executive branch; and a nine-member Judicial Council, the judicial branch. The United Methodist Church has no single general officer or executive, although the Council of Bishops elects a president who serves for two years. In this section, you’ll find information tailored to your needs. Here you will find FAQ’s by local church members, inspirational stories of sharing that will tug at your heart strings, in addition to audio and video segments to help you better understand the giving of the UMC: The giving opportunities have been approved by the 2008 General Conference and are the giving priorities of the United Methodist Church. The Seven Apportionment Funds: Africa University Fund Black College Fund Episcopal Fund General Administration Fund Interdenominational Cooperation Fund Ministerial Education Fund World Service Fund The Six Churchwide Special Sundays with Offerings: Human Relations Day Sunday One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday Native American Ministries Sunday Peace With Justice Sunday World Communion Sunday United Methodist Student Day Sunday Designated Giving: The Advance World Service Special Gifts Bishop’s Appeals If you find you have a question about something that isn’t covered here, please contact us and we will do our best to find the answer. Who knows – your question may end up in our frequently asked question section!
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