Stewardship

2011-2012 Stewardship Package

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Christian Stewardship is aligning our lifestyle to reflect our priorities. What we do in every facet of our life reflects what our beliefs/priorities are. This includes how we spend our time, talent and money. When we give our time, talent and money to God’s work through the church, we confirm our conviction that these are God-given resources to be shared for the benefit of ourselves and others. This also confirms our faith in God and in God’s work that we share in.

Stewardship of Time gives us the opportunity for involvement and participation. Opportunities include worship service set up, study, fellowship groups and many more.
Stewardship of Talent encompasses a use of self that includes talents and skills combined with one’s willingness to serve. Some of these opportunities include ushering,
greeting, visiting and providing leadership.
Stewardship of Money lets us re-align our personal financial budgets to reflect our faith and in so doing provide money for local and outreach ministries. It is not about church budgets nor deficits. It is about your need to give in response to your faith.There are as many ways to serve with your time, talent and money as there are unique individuals in our congregation. The Stewardship GOALS may be summarized in two brief statements:

In Service: Every person serving God in some capacity through the church.
In Finance: The United Church in Meadowood to remain self-sufficient.

2012 Ask: 37K @ Campaign Collection (Updated)

Posted by Dea. Richard on April 18, 2012

UCiM, at our Annual Meeting on February 26/12, made some exciting decision to meet the commitments we have made to grow our ministry. One of the realities of those choices is the financial component. As we work through 6 weeks of stories that highlight – through quick snapshots – aspects of our ministry, we pray you will consider helping us meet the goals we have collectively set over the last several years. Welcome to the 2012 Ask: 37k @ Campaign!

Story #6 (Apr 22/12)

With UCiM’s nurture, a young adult experiences faith as action.
Into our larger United Church of Canada denomination,
leadership is offered within many levels:
Presbytery, Conference & National.
Emboldened, into the world an adult treads!

To see more, please visit the entire 2012 Ask: 37k @ Campaign Collection!

UCiM Annual Plant Sale May 17/12

Posted by Sandbar on March 18, 2012

Spring is coming and UCiM’s Annual Plant Sale has begun.
37% of all sales are returned to UCiM
Please consider participating in this important annual fundraiser.

Orders must be back to the church with payment by Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012

Poster
Order Form

2012 Ask: 37K @ Campaign Collection

Posted by Dea. Richard on March 15, 2012

UCiM, at its Annual Meeting on February 26/12, made some exciting decision to meet the commitments we have made to grow our ministry. One of the realities of those choices is the financial component. As we work through 6 weeks of stories that highlight – through quick snapshots – aspects of our ministry, we pray you will consider helping us meet the goals we have collectively set over the last several years. Welcome to the 2012 Ask: 37k @ Campaign!

Teaser (Mar 11/12)

Week 1: Introduction (Mar 18/12)

Week 1: Story #1 (Mar 18/12)

A woman stands looking @ UCiM’s brochures.
When asked if she needs help, she looks up with a tear in her eye.
As she holds the Radically Welcoming brochure, from the Affirm Small Group,
she says “this is wonderful,”
& asks for more. A conversation then unfolds …

Week 2: Story #2 (Mar 25/12)

A family, with little church experience,
loses a young man in a car accident.
in devastation & loss they find UCiM.
Ggrief, anger, doubts & questions are shared.
The young man’s life is celebrated @ UCiM.
Tthe Sacred is present as loss is given voice in worship

Week 3: Story #3

Newcomers to St. Vital are looking for a place to call home
where they can worship God,
hear about Jesus’ ministry & where their children can be welcomed.
Facebook is the doorway
& the face-face hospitality is why they continue to worship

Week 4: Story #4

A person walks into UCiM seeking the Holy.
Worship draws & family accompanies.
Seeking some way to give back,
UCiM’s connexion with West Broadway Community Ministry is discovered.
Now this person worships & lives out the Good News in our midst

Week 5: Story #5

A child enters UCiM’s’s sanctuary shy, weary and worried.
Smiles greet and nurture.
As time proceeds, as patience and care are extended,
this wee one grows, matures and awakens.
From child to adult, still in our midst,
music is returned & is gift indeed!

Week 6: Story #6

With UCiM’s nurture, a young adult experiences faith as action.
Into our larger United Church of Canada denomination,
leadership is offered within many levels:
Presbytery, Conference & National.
Emboldened, into the world an adult treads!

Giving Suggestions

• Increase PAR: $35.00/month
• Increase Monthly Giving: $35.00/month
• Lump Sum: $300.00
• See Donate Page

Donate Page Added!

Posted by Dea. Richard on July 16, 2011

Is UCiM’s online presence helpful as you journey into each day? We have added a Donate Page should you feel called to contribute to our ministry with a gift of monies.

What is Planned Giving?

Posted by Dea. Richard on

Planned Giving is simply planning to make a future gift to your church from accumulated assets, current income or your estate, and is a way to ensure our church will be there to comfort and accompany future generations as it has us. The Church has Regional Gift Planners who provide advice and they are knowledgeable in the matters of taxes and they are experienced in having walked through the process with others. There is no charge for their help. For more information on Planned Giving, you can access the website of the United Church of Canada by clicking on the link below, or by contacting our own Regional Gift Planner, Kathryn Hofley at (204) 943-4844 or our local Stewardship Committee.
United Church Planned Giving Website