The Episcopal Fund is one of seven apportionments of The United Methodist Church. It is apportioned among the 63 annual conferences in the United States. As of December 31, 2011, the most recent financial data available, the Episcopal Fund had received $20,564,160. This represents 89.92% of our goal amount of $22,869,172 for 2011.
In 2010 $20,081,550 was remitted, in 2009, $19,276,846 was remitted, in 2008, $19,819,091 was remitted and in 2007 $19,319,281 was remitted.
The Episcopal Fund apportionment is imperative to the shepherds leading our church. Providing financial support enables our bishops to do the work of Christ with zest and vitality. It takes money and recommitment to make this happen. It takes you.
Your congregation’s 100-percent support of the Episcopal Fund is pivotal to our leaders. Be a leader in your congregation. Please give generously and thoughtfully to the Episcopal Fund. Thank you!