Overview & FAQ
Overview United Methodist Communications’ Rethink Church initiative offers partnership grants for media and marketing to United Methodist districts, conferences and clustered churches who will engage with their community in outreach ministries events. Impact Community encourages The people of The United Methodist Church to effect change in their local communities by supporting their efforts with:
Impact Community events are as unique and diverse as the people who organize them, but there are several basic elements that we envision being incorporated into a successful event experience. The composition of the event day will reflect an opportunity for training specific to welcoming the community, a service project that meets the needs of the community and is sustainable and a worship/celebration component. United Methodist Communications is very excited to be joining our churches together to reach out to communities in need as one church family, proving what we say we believe with what we do!
Frequently asked questions What is Impact Community? What is a Rethink Church event? A Rethink Church event is an outreach event that makes a difference in your community by serving, assisting, and engaging church and community volunteers to create a lasting impact in your area. Internal church programs, e.g. fund raisers, VBS, or the launch of a new study group, do not qualify. Below are criteria that can help you move forward with your impact event. Our partnership should strive:
How can we get involved with Impact Community? Begin to outline your event plans and identify all churches or districts involved. Use the Event Proposal Template to assist you. Make sure you submit your event plan for pre-approval to ImpactCommunity@umcom.org before you apply. Once your plan has been approved, you will receive a confirmation to proceed to the online application process. When can we apply? What are the application deadlines? Once your event plan has been pre-approved, you will receive notice to proceed with the online application process. The application process continues year round. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and funds will be distributed on a case-by-case basis until all available funds have been exhausted. Your event proposal and application must be submitted no less than three months prior to your proposed event date. Return to top. How many times can we apply each year for an Impact Community grant?
How much money can we be awarded to support our Rethink Church event? What criteria must be met to qualify for Impact Community funds? Who can we contact for assistance? Jackie Vaughan, Pam Buck, Lindsey Solomon Phone: toll free 877-281-6535 |
