Stewardship & Gifts
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
– 2 Corinthians 9:7
Joining God’s Mission
Through our generosity, we join God’s life-changing mission to make ourselves, our community and our world more peaceful, just, and loving for everyone. The Philanthropy team is here to help your community of faith grow in generosity and make even more of a difference.
Do you want to know how your faith community can effectively increase giving? Do you want to learn more about how you can help transform & save lives through Mission & Service or how your generosity can leave a lasting legacy?
Our team is here to help! Contact: BBaker@united-church.ca
Get all the latest tips to help your congregation grow in generosity.
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2023 Called to be the Church Stewardship Resources to Share
Here are the latest resources and materials to help your community of faith grow in personal stewardship, Inspire, Invite & Thank for Mission & Service, learn about The United Church Foundation and beyond!
Changing Lives
Mission & Service
United Church people across the country join together to share what we can. We support people and places in need as well as our shared ministry through our Mission and Service. Each and every day, we help save & transform lives, inspire meaning & purpose and build a better world through our Mission & Service.
Learn about Mission & Service and check out the latest news about how your gifts through Mission & Service are making an amazing difference.
Get all the latest Mission & Service stories and videos. Subscribe to our free e-newsletter God’s Mission-Our Gifts.
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Make a gift to Mission & Service today!
See for yourself why your generosity through Mission & Service matters:
Gifts With Vision
Gifts With Vision is where your gifts meet the world’s need. Each year’s gift catalogue offers a glimpse of the church’s Mission & Service ministries. It includes gift ideas to suit every interest, budget, and person. Whether you feel God is calling you to care for the environment, support marginalized people through a unique outreach program, or promote Right Relations, Gifts with Vision ensures your gift reflects your values. A thoughtful, year-round gift-giving opportunity!
The Healing Fund
The Healing Fund established in 1994, supports healing initiatives in Indigenous communities to address the ongoing impacts of the residential school system.
The Justice and Reconciliation Fund
The Justice and Reconciliation Fund supports projects that foster dialogue, reconciliation, and relationship-building between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
The Emergency Response Fund
The Emergency Response Fund is one way the United Church responds to urgent needs. Discover the world of difference United Church people make in times of crisis. To learn about other funds, go to www.united-church.ca
Supporting Communities Of Faith
Stewardship
Stewardship is everything we think, say, and do after we say “I believe.” Stewardship is all about discipleship – following Jesus’ example in every aspect of life including how we spend our time, take care of our body, direct our talent, set financial priorities and care for the environment. Discover stewardship tips and practical resources for you and your faith community at united-church.ca/stewardship.
Called to Be the Church: The Journey
Called to Be the Church: The Journey is our United Church stewardship resource that will help your faith community become even more generous and make a bigger difference.
Module 1: Stewardship Best Practices. Through four 2-hour classes you will learn to claim your mission, cultivate generosity, create a culture of gratitude, and grow discipleship. Module 1 includes a customised Stewardship Analysis report and ongoing support to help you plan and implement your next steps on the stewardship journey.
Module 2: The Giving Program. Beginning with two 2-hour classes using the Called to Be the Church congregational giving program, module 2 guides your giving team to get ready for your annual giving program. Ongoing coaching during your 5-week giving program supports your team to inspire people about your community of faith’s mission, invite people to join that mission by generously sharing their resources, and thank them for their generosity.
The Called to Be the Church congregational giving program is also available separately, in print and online, for you to use on your own. Always free. Always fresh.
Realizing God’s Vision
Planned Gifts
Life is a precious gift from God. Over your lifetime, you have been blessed with many material possessions and, as a good steward, you have managed them wisely. Now, through your Will, or another type of planned gift, you’re invited to take the next step: using your assets to help others and give back to God. Making a bequest or endowment to the Church in your Will is a meaningful and powerful way to support the future of the mission and ministries you hold dear. For further information about planned giving, please visit united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/ways-give/giving-through-your-estate or email legacy@united-church.ca.
United Church Foundation
The United Church Foundation puts your dreams for your church into action. The Foundation raises, invests and grants funds to grow faith, develop community, restore healing, and promote peace and justice at home and abroad.
United, we support the ministries that are meaningful to you. We help generous people sustain the work of The United Church of Canada, its congregations and its partners, in life and beyond.
United, we will help your generosity grow like never before. We empower individuals and congregations who are looking to invest in the future of the church make meaningful impacts for years to come.
United, we create lasting change in your church, your congregation, and your community. We support new initiatives, ministries, and programs that enrich the church through our extensive granting and award program.
Find out more about how the United Church Foundation helps generous United Church people like you make a difference in our world and sustain the work of your church by emailing fdn@united-church.ca
You can help save and transform lives, inspire meaning and purpose and build a better world.
Each and every day, your gifts – our gifts – make a world of difference.
Change lives today! Make a gift to Mission & Service
Contact Your Regional Stewardship & Gifts Officer
Do you have questions about Mission & Service, giving a legacy gift, or ways that your faith community can effectively increase giving?
Our team is here to help. Contact your regional Stewardship & Gifts Officer, Brenna Baker bbaker@united-church.ca. We are always happy to hear from you.
