Virginia United Methodist Foundation

10/15/2026

GOLFING FOR GOOD
One thing we love about Methodism is the practice of connectional giving, how one body helps another. And we were able to put that into practice at Monday’s 6th Annual Golf Classic!
88 players came out for 18 holes of fun competition for a great cause – all proceeds will benefit HeartHavens, a ministry offering residential living to adults with developmental challenges.
More info to come – in the meantime, enjoy these scenes from our Golfing for Good event!
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09/29/2026

💡 Ready to help your church finish the year strong?

Year-end giving is an opportunity to inspire generosity and help your congregation make a meaningful difference.

Join the Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) for a free, one-hour webinar on how to encourage year-end giving. You’ll discover:

✨ Current giving trends
🙏 Why people give to religious institutions
💬 How to present year-end giving as an opportunity
📋 A helpful end-of-year planning template to share with your church leadership

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–noon
💰 Free to attend — space is limited!

Don’t miss this practical opportunity to prepare your church for a strong finish to the year.

👉 Register now and reserve your spot!

Learn how to encourage year-end giving The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) is offering a free, one-hour webinar to help you motivate your church members to increase their giving at the end of the year. In addition to giving trends, you’ll learn why people give to religious institution...

09/17/2026

Love golf? And making a difference? ⛳

Join us on October 12 for this year's Golf Classic! You can register as an individual or a team. Our scramble format makes it fun for golfers of every skill level — whether you've been playing for two years or two decades, you're welcome on the course.

Every swing in this year’s tournament will support a special grant to Heart Havens, a ministry with eight group homes in Virginia, empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live and thrive in their community.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/56dwpsde

Our 6th Annual Golf Classic is on Monday, October 12, 2026.   Since inception in 2021, this annual event has grown in popularity, so if you’d like to join in the fun and play for a worthy cause, mark your calendar now and recruit your team! We’ll be playing at Stonehenge Golf Club in Midlothian...

09/14/2026

Are you looking to strengthen your financial well-being and align it with your faith?

Join Saving Grace for Clergy, a free webinar series from VUMPI and the Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF), designed for Virginia United Methodist clergy and their spouses/accountability partners.

The webinar series is free and starts on September 23.

https://vaumfoundation.org/2026/08/25/saving-grace-fall2026/

09/04/2026

Could outsourcing your church’s accounting make life easier? 🤔

Staffing, compliance, payroll and financial reporting can be a lot to manage. Outsourced financial services may be worth considering — but is it right for your church?

🎥 In this practical webinar, Thomas James of Ekklessia Financial Services explores the pros, challenges and key questions churches should consider when evaluating outsourced accounting.
Watch the webinar and decide if outsourcing could be a good fit for your church.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbZI6gwa8n0

Is Outsourced Accounting a Viable Solution for Your Church?As chu...

08/31/2026

Love golf? And making a difference? ⛳️
Join us on October 12 for this year's Golf Classic!

Our scramble format makes it fun for golfers of every skill level — whether you've been playing for two years or two decades, you're welcome on the course.

Every swing helps support our grants fund — all proceeds from this year’s tournament will support a special grant to Heart Havens, a ministry with eight group homes in Virginia, empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live and thrive in their community.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/56dwpsde

08/25/2026

Asher’s story is just one example of how our grant recipient Shineforth ministers to youth in Virginia.

Finding a healthy relationship with a trusted adult had not come easy for Asher when she was young, but at Shineforth’s Charterhouse School, she took advantage of opportunities to create healthy relationships that made a lasting impact.

Asher’s advice to others? “It’s going to get better. It just takes time.”
https://youtu.be/OrE2LqpsxEQ?si=mMi3fCPENSueY2Af

Asher recently graduated from Shineforth’s Charterhouse School (CHS...

08/20/2026

Less Time on Finances. More Time for Ministry.
Is outsourced accounting a viable solution for your church?

As churches face growing demands related to staffing, compliance, financial reporting and stewardship, many leaders are exploring whether outsourced financial services could be part of a sustainable solution.

Join the Foundation on Tuesday, September 1 for this practical webinar featuring Thomas James of Eklessia Financial. Together, we’ll examine the opportunities, challenges and key considerations of outsourced bookkeeping, fund accounting, payroll and financial reporting.

It’s free, and space is limited, so register now to secure your spot!

https://lnkd.in/ey_xkEPb

08/19/2026

Don't miss this opportunity for your ministry!

The Foundation's 2026-27 grants season* is now officially open, and you can begin the application process by submitting a letter of intent (LOI):

https://tinyurl.com/484r2b5m

This new online platform streamlines the process, saving you time and energy.

• More information and grant guidelines are available on our website: https://tinyurl.com/3a2x7v25

* The Foundation's grants program is now part of the Foundery Endowment and has been renamed the Foundery Annual Fund.