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Alright UMC family, here’s an update from General Conference on the general Church budget process.
1. Report 8, which sets the base rate for the coming quadrennium went before the General Conference for consideration.
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The GCFA Board reviewed 2025 year-end results, celebrating strong generosity across the connection.
Members also honored Rev. Moses Kumar and welcomed new General Secretary Caitlin Congdon.
Faithful stewardship. A new chapter ahead. #UMC
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GCFA has requested a declaratory decision from the Judicial Council regarding ¶ 404.2 of The Book of Discipline, seeking clarity to support faithful and consistent administration across the Church. Learn more.
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GCFA is partnering with Switcher Studio to equip UMC churches with accessible, high-quality livestreaming tools. This new Ministry Partnership helps congregations share worship and ministry moments with excellence.
Learn more: gcfa.org/switcher
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GCFA’s Aug. 15 Board Meeting highlights:
🌍 Central Conferences Litigation Fund
📈 Stewardship training in Manila
💡 GAUMC benefits update—lowest renewal rate in broker’s portfolio
Read more: bit.ly/4mkf4qd
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🎥 Now available: the 2025 General Church Finance Report: Q2 video revealing the first-half 2025 financial results for The United Methodist Church, including a full apportionment breakdown by Central and Jurisdictional Conferences
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📢 GCFA has appointed Leticia Mayberry Wright as General Counsel of The UMC!
With over a decade of service, Leticia brings legal expertise, faithful leadership, and a servant’s heart to the role. 🙏
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The GCFA Board met May 20 to consider a $35M appeal for Central Conference theological education. A decision was deferred pending accountability revisions, with full support for the initiative’s future.
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📢 Exciting News for the UMC Community! 📢
The United Methodist Publishing House, the General Commission on Religion and Race, and GCFA are collaborating to provide Korean and Spanish translations of The Book of Discipline—ensuring accessibility for our diverse global church. 🌍📖
This initiative reflects our commitment to inclusivity and equipping all United Methodists with the resources they need to live out their faith. 🙏
Read the full announcement here:
gcfa.org/resource/umph-gcorr…
#UMC #Inclusivity #FaithResources #BookOfDiscipline
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Recently, GCFA was made aware of concerns about the state of the clergy housing allowance exemption found in the United States Tax Code following the announcement of a federal “funding freeze.”
#federalfundingfreeze #clergyhousing
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Looking to make some renovations to your ministry in 2025? Check out these paint tips from our Ministry Partner @BehrPaint
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The General Council on Finance and Administration recently approved 23 general Church spending plans and set ambitious quadrennial goals for 2025-2028. Learn more about how we are collaborating to shape the future of our denomination's ministries! #UnitedMethodistChurch #GCFA #FinancialStewardship
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🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 A federal court has struck down the DOL's regulation increasing the salary threshold for overtime exemptions. Employers, consult with legal counsel before making changes. Join our webinar discussion on Dec 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST. #EmploymentLaw #HRUpdate #LegalUpdate #EmployerAlert #HRCompliance #WorkplaceLaw #BusinessNews #HRWebinar
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🌟 Exciting News for Annual Conference Staff! 🌟 Join us this February in Houston for GCFA’s Quad Training transformative event fostering leadership, excellence, agility, and discovery. Register now for an enriching experience! #leadership #ProfessionalGrowth #beumc gcfa.org/quad-training
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🎄 Christmas music is not free! Learn how to stay copyright compliant and protect your ministry this holiday season! 🎶
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Are you having a tough time finding the right job candidates? 👥 Explore our guide for all the interview tips you need! 🤝
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#HR #Hiring #beUMC #UMCsupport #GCFA
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Our recently launched giving portal highlights the purpose behind every fund, empowering donors with detailed information on the missions they support. Find out more:
➜ gcfa.org/resource/gcfa-launc…
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Ready to improve your church's finances? 💡 Join our free #UMCwebinar to discover the best strategies for managing digital donations and payment processors. 🙌 Register now!
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🗣️ Your church’s size is changing—so should your communications! Find out how to adapt your messaging for maximum impact. 💥
➜ gcfa.org/resource/right-sizi…
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GCFA is pleased to launch a new online giving website designed to inspire generosity and improve the giving experience of United Methodists. For more information, visit: gcfa.org/resource/gcfa-launc…
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Thank you for joining us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We hope you found the resources shared helpful. Ready for personalized cybersecurity solutions? We’ve got you covered!
🤝 Our Worry-Free IT bundle has features that can help you focus on your core ministry—including anti-virus protection, active security support, data backups, and more. Contact us today to get started:
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#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #UMCcybersecurity #beUMC #UMCsupport #GCFA
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