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Recently, the Florida United Methodist Foundation had the privilege of being present with the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center for a joyful milestone in the life of the congregation. The Rev. Ed New, the Foundation’s President and CEO, was invited to join the festivities and celebrate with the congregation as they marked the

October is often thought of as the traditional “stewardship season” in the church. This is the time of year when many churches hold campaigns, preach a sermon series about generosity, and distribute pledge cards in the hope that most of them will eventually find their way back. Of course, that calendar does not work for

We’re excited to announce that our office renovations are complete! This marks the first major update to our workspace since we moved into the space nearly 20 years ago. The newly renovated office reflects how our work has evolved. It offers more privacy and quiet spaces for focused work while also creating inviting areas where

Church leaders routinely review ministries, budgets, facilities, and staffing. Yet one area can quietly escape the same regular attention: the church’s investment portfolio. Investments may have been established years ago by a former finance committee, treasurer, pastor, or board. The original decisions may have been entirely appropriate at the time. But leadership changes, markets evolve,

When a church dreams about the future, those dreams often begin with a simple question: What is God calling us to do? But turning those dreams into reality also requires faithful partners. For River of Life United Methodist Church, the Florida United Methodist Foundation has been one of those partners for more than 25 years.

We are delighted to welcome Cassandra Fridovich, who joined our team as a Development Officer on September 1. Cassandra joins Cindy in serving our ministry partners and advancing our mission. Cassandra brings extensive experience in fundraising, donor engagement, community development, and volunteer leadership. Most recently, she served as Chapter Engagement Manager for the Foundation Fighting

As we share our latest quarterly investment update, I’m reminded that successful long-term investing is rarely about any single quarter. It is about maintaining discipline through changing markets, staying focused on the purpose behind the assets entrusted to us, and making thoughtful decisions with a long horizon in mind. At the Florida United Methodist Foundation,

We’re happy to report that our office renovation remains on schedule—proof that miracles still happen, even in construction! We’ve included a few photos so you can see the progress taking shape. Our team continues to work remotely while the renovation is underway, and we anticipate reopening the office for in-person appointments by mid-to-late September.

Effective immediately, the Florida United Methodist Foundation will have a new mailing address for all check deposits and loan payments: Florida United Methodist FoundationP.O. Box 100028Atlanta, GA 30348-0028 While the new address is in Atlanta, the address is a secure lockbox provided through our longtime financial institution, Bank of Central Florida. Their lockbox processing provider

When was the last time you experienced your church the way a first-time guest would? One of the healthiest investments a church can make isn’t a new sign, a fresh coat of paint, or a marketing campaign. It’s inviting a trusted third party to be a “secret shopper.” This isn’t about catching people doing something