Rhode Island/Southeastern Mass

Local Church Resources


 

 Great Church Resources through UMC site! 
Some of you may be aware of this, but the www.umcgiving.org site is RICH with printed and other resources to interpret how funds are used from Special Sunday offerings, etc.
 
There is also a DVD with video "commercials."  
 
Good resources for pastors and laity.
 

Guide to Financial Resources for Local Church Mission and Ministry

 Click here for a complete guide to available financial resources

 

 Grants by the General Board of Church and Society

Click here for grant information

 

Churches Can Help Youth Fight Cyberbullies

 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Whether it be sporting rivalries, political disputes or opposing religious views, the ability to write whatever one pleases in anonymity from a remote distance leads people to say things they would never dare say to another person's face. But churches have the power to discourage Internet harassment and promote healthy uses of technology.
Click Here to read the entire article.
 
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  Preachers' Aid Society RISEM Representative

Preachers' Aid Society within our Conference has established a representative on each district. The attached flyer introduces Jon Almond as the RISEM representative and outlines what he will do for local churches if they wish.There is no cost to local churches for this resource. Preachers' Aid picks up honorarium and expenses of its reps. Click here for more information ?  FLYER

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Equitable  Compensation

 

The deadline for submitting applications for Equitable Compensation Grants is November 1. This reminder is for those congregations considering applying for the first time AND those congregations that have previously received grants. If you wish to receive a grant during 2012 and fit the criteria outlined in the ECC guidelines, you must submit a new application. Please refer to the grant application booklet on the Conference web page (under Business & Finance, click on Form Finder and search for “Equitable” or click the specific links below) for the steps you must take to secure your grant. Should you have any questions or need clarification about the process, please contact your District Superintendent or any member of the Commission.

 

 

Equitable Compensation Grant Application Booklet

Minimum Cash Salary Grant

Missional Cash Salary Grant

Strategic Cash Salary Grant

 

 
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Mission Share Relief:

Mission Share Review Churches interested in applying for Mission Share Relief should begin the process now.  Applications should be returned to the District Superintendent for review and approval by October 31, 2011.  Decisions will be made by March 1, 2012.  Click here for application.

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 NEAC Trustees Grant/Loan Program

Click here for Application

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Workers Compensation Insurance -  Salary Information

 Click here for form

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