UMCOR Disaster Response to Recent Tornados
United Methodists in Kentucky, Tennessee and neighboring states are coming to terms with the devastation of a string of tornadoes Dec. 10-11, while also mobilizing quickly to provide food, emergency shelter and other relief.
The storm system that struck on Friday evening into Saturday morning — including one tornado that caused destruction across some 240 miles — is blamed for nearly 90 deaths. Read More
Please continue to hold victims, survivors and relief workers in your prayers and make a gift to UMCOR’s U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery Fund at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/901670/.
Additional Ways to Help:
Contributions can be sent directly to the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conferences. (They are currently the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences, but a merger is on the way)! You can find detailed information on their disaster relief efforts at: Disaster Response - (twkumc.org)
One of our pastors, Dr. Jerome Sahabandu from Menomonee Falls Community UMC has had direct contact with the Mayfield, KY United Methodist Church. Their pastor, Rev. Joey Reed responded with this message: Jerome, I'm so happy to hear from you. We are so happy to hear of your prayers! Please continue praying for our efforts to rebuild our small town. The city of Mayfield is a wonderful place, but we are hurting. We would be honored if you would give to the disaster relief fund at mayfieldfirst.com. Any gift of any size would be greatly appreciated ! Thank you again for reaching out! Joey Reed
Mayfield UMC website is: Mayfield FUMC | Serving Christ in the Heart of the Purchase and their Facebook page is: (20+) Mayfield First United Methodist Church | Facebook
La Farge UMC Celebrates 50th Anniversary
of Church Building
The La Farge United Methodist Church recently hosted a special service to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the church building. The special anniversary celebration was held to the day of the first service held in La Farge’s new Methodist Church building on December 5, 1971. Read More
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2022 Clergy Tax Workshop – In-person and Virtual, January 24, 2021
The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation’s Clergy Tax Workshop is designed to assist you in the preparation of your 2021 Federal and Wisconsin state income tax filings. This year's tax workshop will be both in-person, at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, and virtual. James Tarp, a tax consultant with Mennenga Tax & Financial Service will facilitate. Feel free to bring your tax returns, which you can finish filling out during the workshop. If you are a church treasurer and have questions about clergy taxes or tax forms, this workshop could be informative to you as well.
This workshop is made possible through a grant from a bequest from the Rev. Carl Berry is provided at no cost to the Wisconsin Conference or to apportionments.
Workshop is January 24, 2022 from 1-4 pm.
Registration closes on January 17. Register here: https://forms.gle/ZFVUmBA6twy4Df9o6
Save the Date! Bishop's Convocation of Laity Leadership
Saturday, February 12, 2022 is the date set for the Bishop's Convocation of Laity. Each year the Board of Laity hosts the Bishop's Convocation of Laity Leadership forum. This is open to all lay persons in the Wisconsin Conference. More information about the gathering will be available soon!
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