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GCFA and CT Boards Affirm Budget Allocations

On May 18, 2023, the Connectional Table (CT) and General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) met to discuss the allocations to the apportioned funds that each entity oversees. Both boards affirmed the allocations.

Our Ministry is to Support Your Ministry

GCFA's ministry support services brand, UMC Support,  has one goal - to provide cost effective solutions for your administrative needs so you can focus on your ministry.

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Communications & Marketing

Tell Your Ministry's Story. 

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Connectional Relations

Not sure what you need?

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Legal Services

Information about copyrights, taxes, and more!

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Human Resources

Find and protect your greatest asset - your people. 

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Tech and AV Services

Your Methodist technology experts - here for you.

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Travel and Meeting Planning Services

Big meeting coming up? Peace of mind starts here!

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Highly Recommend

Melissa felt more like a member of our congregation than simply our website designer.  I would highly recommend using the service of the UMC Support Team. 

Anthony H.

Farmington, MI

Professional and Efficient

The HR staff at GCFA are polite, professional, efficient, and highly skilled. GCFA’s HR Department will be one of the first calls made to assist us in the job hunting process.

Bishop Beard

Essential Part of the Team

We have been able to update hardware, utilize tech support, provide expanded wifi coverage, and make improvements to our network. They have been an essential part of our team.

Cyndy C. 

Fort Myers, FL

Trusted Partners to Support Your Ministry

UMC Support is dedicated to finding ministry partners that make the day-to-day life of your ministry run smoothly.

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You’ll receive an exclusive discount off purchases for your church and online at participating stores** when you enroll in the Ace Hardware National Accounts program.

Understanding Clergy Discretionary Funds

May 23, 2023 11:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Churches and annual conferences often establish funds intended to give pastors and Bishops complete discretion and authority, usually to provide confidential financial help to those in need or fund programs that previously had not been budgeted. But a discretionary funds can cause clergy to unknowingly run afoul of IRS regulations and can result in unintended tax consequences. Join GCFA’s General Counsel Bryan Mills as he explains what you need to know to protect your donors and your ministry

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