Foundation Program Calendar 2024
Education and Engagement Opportunities
Contact Maddy DeWitt for Zoom links for all upcoming events at mdewitt@wocumc.org.
January
Foundation Fundamentals
Jan. 23 Noon Online Join Zoom Meeting
Learn about what your United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio is doing for the Conference, and the many ways the Foundation can help your church grow.
February
Wespath Institutional Investments Town Hall
Feb. 20 6:00 p.m. Online Join Zoom Meeting
Join representatives from WII as they bring you up to speed on 2023 in review, changes in the markets for 2024, and answer your specific questions about endowment management.
March
Days on the District
Mar. 11-14 In person
Take advantage of the opportunity for your Circuit, finance committee, stewardship committee or endowment committee to meet face to face with Susan Black, Maddy DeWitt, and Karen Manzcko as they make visits to your area. Districts to be visited will be announced as plans are made.
April
Developing an Intentional Discipleship Process
April 11th 6:00 p.m. Online Join Zoom Meeting
Join Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane as he reprises his popular session from the Generosity Summit about one of our stewardship standards: the Intentional Discipleship Process.
May
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
May 21st 6:00 p.m. Online Join Zoom Meeting
Join Foundation Executive Director and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Susan Black as she helps unravel the mystery of planned giving for your congregation. All churches and individual members are welcome to join this legacy giving presentation.
June
See you at the Annual Conference! Come visit the Foundation resource table and visit with us and our partners, Wespath Institutional Investments and Christian Family Credit Union.
July
Saving Grace with Rev. Anna Guillozet
July 23rd 6:00 p.m. Online Join Zoom Meeting
Join Rev. Anna Guillozet as she reprises her presentation about one of our stewardship standards: incorporating personal financial literacy into your church. Anna will discuss the benefits of the Saving Grace curriculum for church members and clergy.
August
Wespath Institutional Investments Town Hall
August 20 6:00 p.m. Online Join Zoom Meeting
Join representatives from WII as they bring you up to speed on the markets, discuss the impact of the 2024 election and answer your questions about endowment management.
September
Days on the District/Bishop’s Fall Tour
TBD In person
Take advantage of the opportunity for your Circuit, finance committee, stewardship committee or endowment committee to meet face to face with Susan Black, Maddy DeWitt, and Karen Manzcko as they make visits to your area. Districts to be visited will be announced as plans are made.
October
Stewardship in the Extraordinary Church
Oct. 22 6:00 p.m. Online Join Zoom Meeting
Join Horizons Stewardship CEO Joe Park as he reprises his Generosity Summit session on stewardship approaches for extraordinary churches.
November
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Nov. 10th 6:00 p.m. online Join Zoom Meeting
Join Foundation Executive Director and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Susan Black as she helps unravel the mystery of planned giving for your congregation. All churches and individual members are welcome to join this legacy giving presentation.
Dates and times subject to change. Watch our Facebook page and newsletter for more information. Not receiving our newsletter? Contact Maddy at momalley@wocumc.org to sign up.