Author Christian Smith and Dr. Ann Michel of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership recently published an article about parents passing their faith to their children. Christian Smith wrote a book, Handing Down the Faith, and Ann Michel asked him questions. Smith’s book says parents have important formative powers over how their kids turn out. […]
As you prepare to file your 2021 Federal Tax return, be aware of a few changes in deductibility of expenses, and distribution requirements. The Virginia United Methodist Foundation is not a professional tax agency. Please consult your tax advisor to determine how these changes may affect you. No punishment for student loan help. If your […]
On October 11, 2021, several enthusiastic golfers arrived at the Freedom Independence Golf Club in Richmond, VA for the first annual Foundation Golf Classic. The tournament was held to raise awareness and funding for the Foundation’s grant ministry. Several organizations and churches from across the Virginia Conference played to show their support, allowing VAUMF to […]
As I write this message, we are preparing for year-end, which signals a surge of giving activity. Now is a great time to review your year-end contributions, and to make sure you have your information in order so they can be processed in this tax year. The Foundation can facilitate the transfer of a stock […]
To commemorate the completion of Phase 1 of the Redwood Outreach Center (ROC), Redwood UMC had a combined worship service and Dedication Service on October 24, 2021. Bishop Sharma Lewis preached and Rev. Denise Bates were there to be part of the ribbon cutting and lunch. Redwood UMC is pastored by Rev. Clayton Payne and […]
Author: Robyn Holmes, Food for Kids Grant Coordinator and Tricia Louque Can you tell us about the mission of the Food For Kids – Weekend Pack a Sack Program? The mission of Food for Kids is to address food insecurity for area children, helping to create a caring, supportive community for them that promotes learning […]
Several years ago a young couple called me frantically a few days before Christmas. Their infant daughter had died mysteriously and they were heart broken. They wanted her burial service on Christmas Eve. We had five Christmas Eve Services scheduled at our church that evening starting at 4:00. We decided that 2:00 would work. Without […]
In April 2019, leaders of Korean United Methodist Church of Greater Washington (KUMCGW) began the church’s $3.6M reconstruction project of Wesley Hall. The building will be used as a multi-purpose center with a primary focus on youth basketball and lectures. Although leadership initiated a capital campaign to fund the construction project’s costs, a short fall […]
The Virginia United Methodist Foundation would like to congratulate the following students who have been awarded scholarships by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF). Through the Dollars for Scholars program, the Virginia United Methodist Foundation’s contribution is quadrupled. We wish the students well in their pursuits! To learn more, visit: umhef.org. Student Attending Church […]
Belmont Community Resource Services (‘BCRS’) is a food and clothing ministry of the Richmond District established in 2016. The volunteers at BCRS work tirelessly towards reducing food insecurities and poverty while also focusing on building a vital, strong community. As a 2021 Foundation grant award recipient, we interviewed BCRS to discuss their ministry work and […]