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Looking for help in educating your congregation about connectional giving? This is your one stop shop. Here can will find Mission Moments and More, downloadable resources, photos, logos, sermon starters and presentation materials. If you need assistance with any of the items, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

FREE Promotional Resources

Visit our online store for free promotional resources on Connectional Giving.

Sermon Starters

Children's Sermons

Children's Sermons

Talking Points for Special Sundays

Special Sundays Talking Points

Photo Gallery including Logos

Connectional Giving Graphics and Photo Gallery

Learning Opportunities

Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving
online course

This online course about how turn our connectional living as United Methodists into connectional giving that supports the shared ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church is a four-part exploration of why we give, the connectional nature of the church, the Apportioned and Designated funds of the church, and how you can make a difference in the world.

Open Hearts Welcoming Training from Igniting Ministry
online course

The “Open Hearts Welcoming Training” online course explores the basics of the Advertising and Welcoming Ministry of The United Methodist Church. Start or improve advertising and welcoming ministries and help your church live the promise of “Open hearts, open minds, open doors” by participating in this e-learning opportunity.

Web Ministry 101
on-demand online course

 A regular feature of web.umcom.org, Web Ministry 101 consists of four training modules with supporting guides and resources, with information from updating your church's online Find-A-Church listing to establishing a user-centered online ministry and web team.

Weaving a Web of Connections: Using Internet Technology for Effective Ministry
face-to-face training

United Methodist Communications is pleased to announce this one and a half day face-to-face training event that brings together local church, district, and conference staff, volunteers, and pastors to explore how to develop a Web ministry and use Internet technology effectively.

Open Hearts Welcoming Training from Igniting Ministry
face-to-face training

The Igniting Ministry Team provides face-to-face training across the nation. Church participation leads to certification as a "Welcoming Congregation."

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Presentation Materials

Sharing God's Gifts PowerPoint

Sharing God's Gifts PowerPoint Handouts (PDF)

Mission Moments and More

  • August 01—Promotion of Giving
  • This Moment for Mission, Offertory Prayer and Newsletter Nugget is to be used for Sunday, August 12010. Please feel free to use all the information given for your church publications and website.
  • August 8—
  • This Moment for Mission, Offertory Prayer and Newsletter Nugget is to be used for Sunday, August 82010. Please feel free to use all the information given for your church publications and website.
  • August 15—
  • This Moment for Mission, Offertory Prayer and Newsletter Nugget is to be used for Sunday, August 152010. Please feel free to use all the information given for your church publications and website.

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Financial Reports

Financial Commitment Report

Apportionments to Annual Conferences for 2008 (pdf)

Financial Commitment Book

Audio Clips

Video Clips

If you need a higher resolution file for any of the video clips listed, contact the Connectional Giving Team being sure to specify which video you would like.

  • AUF: A Bridge to Dreams DVD - July 2010

    Shaping the future of Africa DVD shows the power of local churches and annual conferences ability to change the future of Africa through their giving to the Africa University Fund. Watch as congregations in the North Texas conference extend their reach and give beyond themselves.

    Please encourage your leaders and members to support the Africa University Fund apportionment at 100%. Thank you for your support.!

  • BCF: Bethune Cookman - June 2010

    United Methodist-Related Bethune-Cookman University, a Black College Fund school, prepares students for leadership for life by doing community service. In this video, accounting students gain real world experience preparing income taxes for low income residents. “It’s fantastic to be able to have a class where the students prepare income tax returns in real life. So it’s taking the classroom setting and bringing it to life” says Professor Michelle Troian, Accounting Instructor.

    Please encourage your leaders and members to support the Black College Fund apportionment at 100%. Thank you for your support!

More video clips...

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