Hello, Virginia United Methodists. I am a provisional deacon working for the Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF). I work three-quarter time for the Foundation as a service advisor and one-quarter time as an associate pastor at a church in northern Virginia. I recently had the privilege of serving on the Just Compensation Task Force (JCTF), […]
When you fly, the safety briefing includes an announcement about your seatbelt: even if the seatbelt sign is off, stay buckled up in the event of unexpected turbulence. If you have ever experienced the phenomenon called “clear air turbulence,” you know why they say this. While not expected, the unexpected can, and sometimes does, happen. […]
One Ministry Focuses on Young Adults Since 2015, the Foundation has distributed a cumulative total of more than $530,000 to ministries within the Virginia Conference (VAUMC). This year, we awarded a total of $61,128 to 25 grantees. The Young Adults Rise program of Mt. Hermon UMC in Northern Virginia is a current recipient of a […]
Dear Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) and Development Company (DevCO) Friends and Ministry Partners, I write this as I begin my second week serving as your new Foundation president. It gives me great joy to serve Christ’s Church, our VAUMF/DevCo family, our board, and staff in this new way. Leaving my season of ministry as […]
Our 5th Annual Golf Classic is on Monday, October 13, 2025. Since inception in 2021, this annual event has grown in popularity, so if you’d like to join in the fun and play for a worthy cause, mark your calendar now and recruit your team! We’ll be playing at the championship course of Brickshire […]
DevCo can enable you to make your space as welcoming and mission-driven as your ministry. A building refresh under $250,000 can significantly enhance a church’s ability to create engaging, hospitable and functional ministry spaces without the complexity of a major capital campaign. COMMON PRIORITIES INCLUDE: Upgraded worship space with modern AV and streaming capability HVAC replacement to […]
Saving Grace is a Wesleyan-based program about financial literacy which the Foundation (VAUMF) and Virginia United Methodist Pensions (VUMPI) cooperatively present. The version of Saving Grace we offer is the clergy series with three extra chapters devoted to the unique needs of the pastorate, including clergy benefits and how their income is taxed. The purpose […]
Each year, the Virginia United Methodist Foundation holds the Annual Investors’ Briefing (AIB) so our churches and clients can learn about current economic trends and the performance of our four investment funds from our partners at Merrill Lynch. Join us for this special annual event, held virtually so you can join from anywhere! Learn more […]
In my years as a local church pastor and stewardship coach, I’ve seen a consistent pattern: healthy-giving churches think differently about money. They don’t just raise funds – they form disciples. They don’t just meet budgets – they build a culture of generosity. Below are five key practices I’ve seen in churches with thriving, sustainable […]
April 17, 2025 (GLEN ALLEN, Va.) – The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) has created and filled the new role of vice president of philanthropy and development to lead fundraising initiatives for the Foundation’s grants and other programs benefitting churches within the Virginia United Methodist Conference (VAUMC). The Rev. Dr. Matt Charlton will assume this […]