The Sinclair Scholarship was created in honor of the late Aleen and Carson Sinclair. If you are an active member of a United Methodist Church and plan to attend a United Methodist college/university or a Florida college/university, you may be eligible to apply! Sinclair Scholarships are awarded annually based on demonstrated church involvement, community service, […]
Dade City First United Methodist Church is honored to partner with the Florida United Methodist Foundation as we pursue a bold vision for the future. Many years ago, our stewardship committee set a goal to have $1 million invested by 2028—a commitment that reflects our dedication to long-term sustainability and faithful stewardship. This vision was
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As we step into a new year, many churches are already planning worship series, selecting hymns, choosing sermon texts, and preparing prayers that will shape the weeks ahead. But here’s an important question to consider: How much intentional time goes into the way we call for the offering? In many congregations, the offering moment is
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At Christmas, we celebrate a story that begins not with certainty or comfort, but with hope. God chose to enter the world through a young family, limited resources, and an uncertain future—reminding us that even in fragile circumstances, God is at work bringing new life and possibility. That truth still speaks to Christian ministry today.
The people of Isle of Faith United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, Florida, are grateful for our continued partnership with the Florida United Methodist Foundation. In 2019, IOFUMC celebrated the final mortgage payment on our church property, a loan secured in partnership with the FUMF. The following year, our leadership decided it was time to make much-needed
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The Sinclair Scholarship was created in honor of the late Aleen and Carson Sinclair. If you are an active member of a United Methodist Church and plan to attend a United Methodist college/university or a Florida college/university, you may be eligible to apply! Sinclair Scholarships are awarded annually based on demonstrated church involvement, community service,
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The Florida United Methodist Foundation is excited to share that we are preparing to transition to FoundationHub™, a new platform powered by FidTech Partners, for all of our Development Fund and Investment accounts. This modern system will provide a vastly upgraded online experience for our ministry partners, with our loan accounts scheduled to transition in
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The Florida United Methodist Foundation is pleased to welcome Kristi Lowe, who joined our staff on December 1 as our new Client Services Associate. After a search that included a strong and highly qualified applicant pool, Kristi emerged as the clear leading candidate—bringing a rare combination of financial expertise, customer-focused service, and a deep commitment
The third quarter brought signs of cautious optimism across the financial landscape. Markets continue their dance with shifting interest-rate expectations and evolving economic signals, yet we remain encouraged by steady resilience and the thoughtful stewardship we see across our ministry partners. In this environment, wisdom looks like patience, prudence, and purpose. Our investment approach continues
In churches across Florida, I meet faithful leaders who have done the hard work of saving. Sometimes it’s $25,000 tucked away for a rainy day. Sometimes it’s $200,000 that represents years of generosity, discipline, and prayer. These reserves become a quiet badge of stewardship, a tangible reminder of God’s provision and the congregation’s commitment to
