These stories aren’t just about feeding the community. As one volunteer puts it, they’re about making the community feel included, accepted, and loved.
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May
May
We took a moment to catch up with Paige Skeeters, a 2025-2026 recipient of the Warren J. Meyer Scholarship and the Patricia and Dale Mohler Charitable Scholarship.
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May
May
In the summer of 1916, my great-grandparents, Rev. Harry and Freda Berneking, boarded a riverboat in St. Louis with their belongings, an upright piano included, and their infant son—my grandfather
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May
May
These bags aren’t just a handout for unhoused neighbors. They’re an avenue to connection.
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Apr
Apr
The Clergy and Church Financial Ministry (C2FM) exists to equip clergy and lay leaders to become confident and effective financial leaders within their congregations. When church leaders develop strong financial practices, their congregations become healthier, more vibrant, and better able to serve their communities. One of the ways in which C2FM pursues this mission is […]
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Mar
Mar
Dear Friends, A common analogy for life is the running of a race — the need for grit, perseverance, focus — and to cross that metaphorical finish line. But no metaphor is perfect, and a disorienting reality is that finish lines can sometimes be elusive – after all, the mission of the church endures, and […]
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Mar
Mar
Designated Funds Designated funds are charitable funds that can be very similar to an endowment, or they can include instructions that change the timing, use, duration, or other aspects of how the fund is used for charitable purposes over time. In other words, you can tailor a charitable fund in a number of ways, and […]
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Mar
Mar
The Missouri United Methodist Foundation is not simply a bucket that is filling – it is a serious generator of new resources constantly flowing into ministry! Total Assets Under Management Gift Annuities Investment Accounts In 2025, investment accounts were owned by 171 churches and 30 institutions. Interested in your investment options? Investment Funds * Historical […]
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Mar
Mar
Undergraduate Scholarships Seminary Scholarships We’re proud to have granted $76,630 in seminary awards and assisted those pursuing their calling in 2025. Fellowships The Fellowship program is a partnership between the Missouri Annual Conference Centers for Leadership and Congregational Excellence and the Foundation. Contact the Missouri Annual Conference for more information. Recent Scholarship Articles 2025-2026 Undergraduate […]
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Mar
Mar
C2FM The Clergy and Church Financial Ministry (C2FM) exists to equip clergy and lay leaders to become confident and effective financial leaders within their congregations. When church leaders develop strong financial practices, their congregations become healthier, more vibrant, and better able to serve their communities. C2FM pursues this mission through three integrated strategies: Financial education […]