by Chris Walters | Jan 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
(please complete the ANONYMOUS “Share the Stimulus” survey here) If you have received or will receive stimulus money, ask yourself this question: “What good can I / we do with this money?” Use this opportunity to express your generosity...
by Chris Walters | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year has become known as “Giving Tuesday,” which follows “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” Christian generosity, however, comes before all other expenditures, as we are taught several times in...
by Chris Walters | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
This video provides the Foundation’s 2020 annual report to the Northern Illinois Annual Conference in November 2020. For the slides in the report (and other slides), download this...
by Chris Walters | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Even as the seasons change there is so much life going on outside that is completely unaware of the pandemic affecting humanity. Life goes on, hundreds of people still drive by the church building virtually every minute of the day.” “Where are they...
by Chris Walters | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by the president on March 27th, 2020. The CARES Act contains some provisions related to charitable giving. The national accounting and consulting firm,...
by Chris Walters | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
United Methodists are meeting the need to feed people across northern Illinois during this time of crisis. With thousands of people facing unemployment and economic hard times, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting access to nutritious food for many. To respond to the...
by Chris Walters | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Jesus replied, “You give them something to eat.” – Luke 9:13 Methodists in northern Illinois gave more than $82,000 in May to fulfill the $75,000 match pledged by the Foundation. Thank you! Keep on giving! Give online to the food banks Please keep...
by Chris Walters | Apr 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
“In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35 My wife and I are very blessed by...
by Chris Walters | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
UMF president Chris Walters and investment consultant Jim Lumberg hosted a video presentation and Q&A with about two dozen local church clients. This video contains the core content of that video conference. Please feel free to share this video with whomever you...
by Chris Walters | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Ministry Partners and Constituents, Our local communities and communities around the world are facing uncertainty and anxiety in response to COVID-19. Understandably, we are concerned for our health, the well-being of our families and communities, and, of course,...
