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# Iowa United Methodist Foundation

Stewardship for Methodists in Iowa, investments, scholarships, grants, estate planning.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://iumf.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Grant Writing Webinar Sign Up](https://iumf.org/2025/08/grant-writing-webinar-sign-up/) - Grant Writing Webinar Registration Register to attend IUMF's Grant Writing webinar series: Tuesday, September 23rd and Tuesday, September 30th at 7:00pm. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Select which webinar(s) you will attend: Tuesday, September 23rd Tuesday, September 30th Select All
- [Miller UMC: A Cornerstone for Education](https://iumf.org/2025/03/miller-umc-a-cornerstone-for-education/) - March 25, 2025 “Seeing that I was accepted for these scholarships nearly made me cry. I have been very stressed about finding a way to pay for this upcoming year of college… Thanks to you, I will be able to finish my education, teach and help the growing minds of our communities. Thank you so
- [Thank you Boone First UMC](https://iumf.org/2025/02/thank-you-boone-first-umc/) - February 20, 2025 Thanks to the generosity of Lawrence and Donna Taylor, former members at Boone First United Methodist Church, five congregations in central Iowa are now blessed with dedicated pastors! The earnings from the Taylor Scholarship Fund have been used to support students attending Licensing School in Iowa.
- [Credit Education Month](https://iumf.org/2024/03/credit-education-month-resources/) - March 20, 2024 March is National Credit Education Month in the United States. This is an opportunity to learn about the importance of building a positive credit profile and understanding your credit score. The Foundation is participating in Credit Education Month by compiling resources that provide information on how to build a strong credit profile:
- [2023 Board of Director's Gifts](https://iumf.org/2023/03/2023-board-of-directors-gifts/) - Our goal at IUMF is to be Partners in Stewardship with churches and Methodist organizations across Iowa. One way we do this is by asking our Board of Directors to vote on how to spend an annual tithe as well as any undesignated gifts made to our Friends of the Foundation account (gifts not earmarked
- [Join us in Welcoming...](https://iumf.org/2023/01/join-us-in-welcoming/) - Our new Director of Finance & Stewardship, Jenna Sager! The Foundation is excited to announce the hiring of our newest staff member, Jenna Sager. Jenna has joined IUMF as the Director of Finance and Stewardship. She comes with more than 20 years of work and volunteer experience with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She worked
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/2022/05/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight/) - Creston Area Food Pantry May 20, 2022 Creston Area Food Pantry's mission statement The Foundation staff recently had the honor of visiting the Creston Area Food Pantry, a 2021 recipient of a Carma Mohler Hunger Grant. We awarded this organization a grant due to their mission statement (above) and due to the high volume of
- [Three Unique Ways to Give (Even if You’re Not a Millionaire)](https://iumf.org/2021/10/three-unique-ways-to-give-even-if-youre-not-a-millionaire/) - October 27th, 2021 The Foundation can help you give to your church or favorite ministry in all of the traditional ways: bequests, IRA rollovers, setting up endowments, charitable trusts, etc. However, we also have some lesser-known programs that are doing a lot of good and don’t require thousands of dollars to make a difference. Here
- [How to Maximize Year-End Giving](https://iumf.org/2021/10/how-to-maximize-year-end-giving/) - Maximize year-end giving, Estate Planning Awareness Week
- [Five Ways to get Tax Benefits from Year-End Giving](https://iumf.org/2020/10/five-ways-to-get-tax-benefits-from-year-end-giving/) - Even amidst a global pandemic, generous donations continue to lift up charitable organizations worldwide, allowing them to provide comfort to those they serve.

## Pages

- [Front Page](https://iumf.org/) - Welcome to the Iowa United Methodist Foundation! The Iowa United Methodist Foundation is a charitable nonprofit that has been serving churches, organizations, individuals and families across Iowa for over 50 years. As your partner in stewardship, the Foundation provides resources to local churches and institutions through financial support services including investments, loans and endowment programs.
- [Resources](https://iumf.org/resources/) - The Iowa United Methodist Foundation provides investment forms, beneficial brochures, e-statement requests, stock gift forms and other resources to its members.
- [Fund Performance](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/investment-funds/performance/) - Evaluate your investment performance. The Foundation measures quarterly, monthly and yearly investments, whether you have a short or long-term investment.
- [Investment Funds](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/investment-funds/) - The Foundation's investment services exist to provide faithful and professional options for Iowa United Methodist Churches and related institutions in the stewardship of endowments and long-term funds.
- [Distribution Request Form](https://iumf.org/distribution-request-form/) - Distribution Request Please use this form to request a distribution/withdrawal from an IUMF account. Please note: all checks will be made out to and mailed to the church. Account Number: Church Name: Church Address Street Address City State ZIP / Postal Code Contact Name (person requesting the distribution): First Last Contact Title: Contact Email Address:
- [Scholarships](https://iumf.org/scholarships/) - The Iowa United Methodist Foundation offers thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to students who are members of the United Methodist Church.
- [Building Fund Trust Certificates](https://iumf.org/services-for-individuals/building-fund-trust/) - The Trust offers excellent income for one-, three-, or five-year investments. That makes this a good short-term investment option.
- [Building Fund Trust Certificates](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/building-fund-trust/) - IUMF offers investment opportunities for individuals, churches and agencies. Rates are lower than most banks and credit unions. View more for current rates.
- [Westmar Scholarship](https://iumf.org/scholarships/westmar-scholarship/) - To honor the memory of those making gifts to Westmar College and the alumni, these funds will be used to assist students with their educational needs at United Methodist colleges in Iowa.
- [United Methodist Seminary Scholarships](https://iumf.org/scholarships/um-seminary-scholarships/) - United Methodist Seminary Scholarships are scholarships designated for students who are following the call to join the ministry.
- [United Methodist College Scholarships](https://iumf.org/scholarships/um-college-scholarships/) - United Methodist College Scholarships are scholarships open to students who are currently attending or will be attending a United Methodist affiliated college.
- [Non-Methodist College Scholarships](https://iumf.org/scholarships/non-methodist-scholarships/) - Non-Methodist College Scholarships are more general scholarships that are open to all students of the church no matter what college is being attended.
- [High School Senior Scholarships](https://iumf.org/scholarships/high-school-senior-scholarships/) - These scholarships are designated for high school seniors that are planning on going to college.
- [Stock Gifts](https://iumf.org/services-for-individuals/stock-gifts/) - Learn more about the benefits of giving stocks and bonds and how to make a gift.
- [Church Building Loans](https://iumf.org/church-building-loans/) - Does your church need a new loan or need to refinance an existing one? The Foundation provides loans to help local churches finance their missional dreams.
- [Services for Churches](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/) - The Foundation offers several services to churches in Iowa such as investment options, workshops, loans for construction and repairs, and more.
- [Carma Mohler Grant](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant/) - Apply for this grant! Carma Mohler established this fund because she had a passion for feeding the hungry and wanted to alleviate the problem of hunger.
- [Other Scholarships](https://iumf.org/scholarships/other-scholarships/) - More scholarship opportunities for United Methodist students.
- [E-Statement Registration Form](https://iumf.org/e-statement-registration-form/) - E-Statement Registration Please complete this form once for each individual wanting to receive account statements via email. Account Number(s): Church Name: Church Address Street Address City State ZIP / Postal Code Contact Name (who will be receiving statements): First Last Contact Title: Contact Email Address: Contact Phone Number: Statement Frequency: Monthly Quarterly Would you also
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-grace-garden/) - Grace Garden – Ottumwa Grace Fellowship Church August, 29 2025 As part of the Carma Mohler Grant program, IUMF staff members have the opportunity to visit grant recipients and see firsthand the positive, life-giving work being done across our communities. This summer, we were welcomed to Grace Garden, a growing ministry of Grace Fellowship Church
- [Scholarship Recipients](https://iumf.org/scholarships/2025-2026-scholarship-recipients/) - Congratulations to our scholarship recipients!
- [Grants](https://iumf.org/grants/) - At the Iowa United Methodist Foundation, we are thankful for our generous donors and proud to help direct their funds in the ways they intended. Donor Carma Mohler wanted to eliminate hunger, so each year we select groups around Iowa that are working toward that goal to receive grants that come from her gift. If
- [H.E.L.P. Loans](https://iumf.org/help-loans/) - Refinance your seminary loan debt through the Iowa United Methodist Foundation at a very low interest rate.
- [Blog](https://iumf.org/blog/) - Check out the Foundation's blog for updates, stories and helpful financial resources for you and your church.
- [Financial Well-Being Grants](https://iumf.org/financial-well-being-grants/) - Grant Information | Application The Iowa United Methodist Foundation is working in partnership with Wespath (and their Clergy Financial Well-Being Initiative) and Lilly (and their endowment Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders) to offer a limited number of $500 grants. These funds are meant to improve financial literacy and well-being for under-served clergy and clergy of
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-waterloo-food-nook/) - Waterloo Food Nook at Waterloo First United Methodist Church April 19, 2024 As a charitable organization, the Foundation knows it is not just about giving grants; it’s about the transformative power such gifts can have. Recently, our staff had the privilege of visiting Carma Mohler Grant recipient Waterloo First United Methodist Church and its Food
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-lamoni/) - Lamoni Food Pantry March 27, 2024 As part of the Carma Mohler Grant program, IUMF staff members enjoy visiting grant recipients to learn about and witness the good works our program is helping to accomplish. This past month we were invited to visit the Lamoni Food Pantry (in Lamoni, Iowa), a multi-year recipient of a
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-4/) - Asbury Garden Ministry and Nevada Food at First July 30, 2023 Visiting Carma Mohler Grant recipients is always inspiring for Foundation staff, and our most recent visits were no exception. This past month, to celebrate the beginning of a new grant season, IUMF staff visited the Asbury Garden in Bettendorf and the Food at First
- [Meet Our Team](https://iumf.org/about-us/) - IUMF is a non-profit organization that has been serving Iowa churches and organizations for over 50 years.
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-3/) - Calvary UMC Food Pantry May 8, 2023 Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames, Iowa. The food pantry is housed within the church. As the Foundation prepares for this year’s Carma Mohler Grant season, we were blessed to be asked to visit Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames, a 2021 and 2022 grant recipient, to follow
- [Webinar Sign Up](https://iumf.org/webinar-sign-up/) - Estate Planning Webinar Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-2/) - Iowa Falls First UMC Community Meal December 20, 2022 The story of the Community Meal at the First UMC in Iowa Falls is one of transformation and inspiration. Weekly dinners began in 2010 as a way to feed the church’s youth group before they met on Wednesday evenings. In 2012, when members learned their church
- [Personal Finance](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/workshops/personal-finance/) - This seminar focuses on the personal stewardship in day-to-day life.
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight/) - Monthly Manna Meal: A Project of Union Park United Methodist Church February 2, 2022 Union Park UMC has a vision of providing manna as God does in the book of Exodus; they want to alleviate hunger in their community and beyond. One way they do this is through a manna meal, a dinner provided once
- [Blessed to be a Blessing](https://iumf.org/blessed-to-be-a-blessing/) - Inspirational Renovations at Lovely Lane UMC December 8, 2022 Members at Lovely Lane UMC in Cedar Rapids began in 2016 with the goal of ensuring the future of their church’s ministries for the next 50 years. They then developed a renovation plan and held a capital fundraising campaign in the hopes that an updated building
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight: Fredericksburg Food Pantry](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-fredericksburg-food-pantry/) - Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight: Fredericksburg Food Pantry JulyIowa United Methodist Foundation July 19, 2021
- [Carma Mohler Grant Spotlight: Sheridan Park United Methodist Community Garden](https://iumf.org/carma-mohler-grant-spotlight-sheridan-park-united-methodist-community-garden/) - September 1, 2021 In just three years, Sheridan Park UMC has turned an empty plot of land behind the church into a robust, beautiful garden enjoyed by congregation members, neighbors and refugees from around the world. After awarding this garden with grants in 2019 and 2020, Foundation staff members got a chance to visit and
- [Saving Grace Course](https://iumf.org/saving-grace-virtual-classes/) - Register for our fall session! Sign up below to receive information about classes and invitations to the live Zoom sessions. The course will take place over six weeks this fall 2021. The only cost associated with this course is the cost of purchasing the publisher's workbook. (There is no obligation to take the classes if
- [IUMF Hunger Grant Spotlight: Carry On Bags](https://iumf.org/iumf-hunger-grant-spotlight-carry-on-bags/) - May 3, 2021 Carry on Bags was formed in 2014 by a pastor at First UMC in Fairfield along with several teachers in the local school district who recognized a need for supplemental food for many students over the weekends. This need evolved into the group putting together bags of basic food for students (pre-K
- [Connect](https://iumf.org/connect/) - Stay connected with us and sign up for special emails and our monthly newsletter!
- [IUMF Hunger Grant 2021](https://iumf.org/iumf-hunger-grant-2021/) - March 12, 2021 Congratulations to the nine awarded applicants who received funds from the 2021 IUMF Hunger Grant! This grant was made possible because of our generous partners, including the Board of Directors and those who have supported the Friends of the Foundation fund. A big THANK YOU to these organizations who are making their
- [Our Gift to You](https://iumf.org/services-for-individuals/our-gift-to-you/) - YOU are invited to participate in an innovative program at IUMF. Our Gift to You is a values-based estate planning consultation offered on a complimentary basis through our partner, Thompson & Associates. This firm provides estate planning services to thousands of people throughout the United States. You can use this consultation as a chance to
- [Endowments](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/workshops/endowments/) - An endowment is a gift that can be invested to support church ministry programs such as missions, scholarships, and building maintenance.
- [How to Prepare Your Church for Winter](https://iumf.org/how-to-prepare-your-church-for-winter/) - Winterizing your church can prevent problems and provide you some much needed peace of mind
- [Five Ways to get Tax Benefits from Year-End Giving](https://iumf.org/five-ways-to-get-tax-benefits-from-year-end-giving/) - Even amidst a global pandemic, generous donations continue to lift up charitable organizations worldwide, allowing them to provide comfort to those they serve.
- [Carma Mohler Grants in Action](https://iumf.org/2019-carma-mohler-grant-recipients/) - Congratulations to the 2019 Carma Mohler Grant recipients! Carma Mohler established this fund because she wanted to alleviate the problem of hunger...
- [Growing Forward in Grace](https://iumf.org/growing-forward-in-grace/) - Grace Ottumwa received a loan through the Foundation to purchase its new building and has big plans moving forward.
- [Iowa United Methodist Foundation Moves to Remote Work in Response to COVID-19](https://iumf.org/iowa-united-methodist-foundation-moves-to-remote-work-in-response-to-covid-19/) - Beginning Monday, March 16, the Iowa United Methodist Foundation temporarily moved to a remote work model for our staff due to the coronavirus.
- [Summer Lunch Program Serves 775 Meals](https://iumf.org/summer-lunch-program-serves-775-meals/) - During the summer months, Klemme United Methodist Church offers a program that gives free lunch to any child in Klemme, Iowa. They received a Carma Mohler Grant to help.
- [Families Coming Together for a Meal](https://iumf.org/families-coming-together-for-a-meal/) - The Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment Program received a Carma Mohler Grant in 2018 and utilized those funds during the summer of 2019.
- [Five Steps to Create an Endowment](https://iumf.org/five-steps-to-create-an-endowment/) - Church endowments provide the income to maintain church buildings, generate funds for mission work or enhance other ministries
- [Workshops](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/workshops/) - The Foundation offers several different workshops in a wide array of topics that are available to you and your church to help in whatever area you may need.
- [Should the Church Ask for People’s Stimulus Checks?](https://iumf.org/should-the-church-ask-for-peoples-stimulus-checks/) - With churches struggling financially, we have received this question and the answer is, probably not.
- [Financial Stewardship in Difficult Times](https://iumf.org/financial-stewardship-in-difficult-times/) - Financial resources for churches and individuals during COVID-19.
- [8 Songs That Will Lift Your Spirits](https://iumf.org/8-songs-that-will-lift-your-spirits/) - Eight songs that deal with overcoming hardships and believing in God's strength that will hopefully help lift your spirits during this time.
- [We Are in This Together](https://iumf.org/we-are-in-this-together/) - Now more than ever, we need to thank you for your support. Together, our partnership has created a mission that has changed lives and will change lives for many years. While these may be tough times, they will pass.
- [Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Church](https://iumf.org/spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-church/) - It is important to do an annual inspection of your church to make sure that things are in working order and there are no concerns when it comes to the condition of the building.
- [New Year, New Planning Strategies](https://iumf.org/new-year-new-planning-strategies-2/) - It is a new year and with that comes new committee members, budgets and planning strategies for your church. Learn more about the free workshops offered by the Foundation.
- [Support the Charities You Love on Giving Tuesday](https://iumf.org/support-the-charities-you-love-on-giving-tuesday/) - You can make a plan during this season of giving to fund the future of your church or the ministries you love. Learn about some gift options you can make and ways to give.
- [Services for Individuals](https://iumf.org/services-for-individuals/) - The Foundations offers several services for individuals such as a short-term investment option, planned giving assistance, scholarships, and more.
- [Wills and Estate Planning](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/workshops/wills-and-estate-planning/) - This seminar is designed to assist individuals in guiding the stewardship of their assets.
- [Capital Campaigns](https://iumf.org/services-for-churches/workshops/capital-campaigns/) - The Foundation offers three programs; education, general campaign planning, and on-site consulting for Iowa United Methodist Churches.
- [Questions for our Loan & Accounting Specialist](https://iumf.org/questions-for-our-loan-and-accounting-specialist/) - The Foundation's Loan and Accounting Specialist answers nine frequently asked questions about our Iowa United Methodist Church Building Fund Trust loan program.
- [Privacy Policy](https://iumf.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of the Iowa United Methodist Foundation and the Iowa United Methodist Church Building Fund Trust.
- [Natural Disaster Support](https://iumf.org/natural-disaster-support/) - The Foundation is offering a ½ percent fee reduction on our church building and remodeling loan rate for churches impacted by natural disasters.
- [Is a Charitable Gift Annuity Right for You?](https://iumf.org/is-a-charitable-gift-annuity-right-for-you/) - If you want to support one of your favorite ministries while also supplementing your retirement income, then a charitable gift annuity might be right for you.
- [How to Support the Ministries You Love](https://iumf.org/how-to-support-the-ministries-you-love/) - Support the ministries at the Foundation, such as the Clergy Tribute Scholarship or the H.E.L.P program, by giving online.
- [Four Steps to a Good Estate Plan](https://iumf.org/four-steps-to-a-good-estate-plan/) - A good plan will promptly transfer your property to beneficiaries you select.
- [Foundation Enables $17,500 Matching Funds to be Given](https://iumf.org/the-foundation-enables-17500-matching-funds-to-be-given/) - This year, because of the Foundation’s participation in the Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship matching program, a total of $17,500 was awarded to two Iowa seminary students.
- [Five Great Reasons to Have a Will](https://iumf.org/five-great-reasons-to-have-a-will/) - A will gives you the ability to make important decisions and leave a legacy for the people and organizations that you love.
- [First Year Success at Grace's Table Food Pantry](https://iumf.org/first-year-success-at-graces-table-food-pantry/) - Grace UMC received a Carma Mohler Grant this year and used the grant money to help build a strong foundation of basic food and hygiene items to stock their shelves.
- [Eight Ways to Support Your Church into the Future](https://iumf.org/eight-ways-to-support-your-church-into-the-future/) - Eight ways to support your favorite ministries or charities through planned giving.
- [Contact](https://iumf.org/contact-us/) - Contact us today to see how we can help you with investments, loans, scholarships, planned gifts and more.
- [A Way Forward](https://iumf.org/a-way-forward/) - Your investments in the Foundation are secure and the mission remains despite any changes taking place in the United Methodist Church.
- [9 Easy Ways to be More Intentional About Planned Giving](https://iumf.org/nine-easy-ways-to-be-more-intentional-about-planned-giving/) - The best way to help your church receive more major gifts and bequests is to give your congregation consistent, gentle reminders.
- [6 Ways to Benefit Your Church Through Updates](https://iumf.org/6-ways-to-benefit-your-church-through-updates/) - Is your church thinking about making renovations to the inside or outside of the building?
- [6 Reasons to Review Your Will](https://iumf.org/6-reasons-to-review-your-will/) - After you've created your will and an estate plan, you'll most likely need to revisit them at key points in your life as your circumstances change.
- [25 Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Health](https://iumf.org/25-ways-to-improve-your-spiritual-health/) - So many New Year’s resolutions deal with trying to become physically healthy, but being mentally healthy is just as important, if not more so.
- [11 Things Your Church Finance Committee Should be Doing](https://iumf.org/11-things-your-church-finance-committee-should-be-doing/) - Churches elect or assign members to serve on a Finance Committee of the church. This team of people is responsible for the management and stewardship of church funds.

## Events

- [Extra Money for Your Church: Introduction to Grant Writing Webinar](https://iumf.org/events/extra-money-for-your-church-introduction-to-grant-writing-webinar/) - IUMF is hosting a FREE webinar series to help you improve your grant writing skills! The first webinar is at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 23rd, and will allow you to discover the basics of grant writing. By attending both webinars, you will be eligible for .3 CEU credits! Find more information on our flyer, or
- [More Money for Your Church: Deeper Dive into Grant Writing Webinar](https://iumf.org/events/more-money-for-your-church-deeper-dive-into-grant-writing-webinar/) - IUMF is hosting a FREE webinar series to help you improve your grant writing skills! The final webinar is at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 30th, and will show you how to take your grant writing skills further and win more grant for greater impact. By attending both webinars, you will be eligible for .3 CEU
- [IUMF Annual Meeting](https://iumf.org/events/iumf-annual-meeting/) - The Iowa United Methodist Foundation annual meeting will take place on Sunday during the Iowa Annual Conference at the RecPlex in West Des Moines.
- [New Year's Resolution: Estate Planning for 2024](https://iumf.org/events/new-years-resolution-estate-planning-for-2024/) - Uncertain about what new tax laws mean for you and your family? Wondering how to proceed with estate planning? This webinar is for you! This FREE training is open to the public. When: Wednesday, January 31st at 6:30pm Where: Virtual. We will send you a link to the Zoom call when you register. Who: Hosted
- [Webinar: Smart Estate Planning in Light of Recent Legislation](https://iumf.org/events/webinar-smart-estate-planning-in-light-of-recent-legislation/) - Uncertain about what the new tax law means for you and your family? Wondering how to proceed with estate planning? This webinar is for you! This FREE training is open to the public. When: Thursday, April 20 at 6:30pm Where: Virtual. We will send you a link to the Zoom call when you register. Who:
- [Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being & Session 1: All Manner of Good](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-a-guide-to-financial-well-being-2/) - Executive Director Katharine Yarnell will be teaching this course in a series of webinars September - October 2021. We encourage all pastors and church leaders to attend and decide if you would like to offer this to your congregation. We also invite anyone interested in improving their money management skills. Clergy members are eligible to
- [Saving Grace Session 2: Getting Started](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-2-getting-started-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Clergy Session 1: Setting up Finances with the Church](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-clergy-session-1-setting-up-finances-with-the-church-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Session 3: Giving and Saving](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-3-giving-and-saving-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Session 4: Debt](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-4-debt-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Clergy Session 2: Planning Ahead - Retirement](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-clergy-session-2-planning-ahead-retirement-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Session 5: Spending](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-5-spending-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Session 6: Adjusting the Plan](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-6-adjusting-the-plan-2/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace Clergy Session 3: Financial Leadership](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-clergy-session-3-financial-leadership/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Foundation Forum: Saving Grace](https://iumf.org/events/foundation-forum-saving-grace/) - Join NAUMF members as they talk about their experiences with the Saving Grace financial curriculum in their region. Presenters include Iowa's own Executive Director Katharine Yarnell! The Zoom meeting starts at 10am CST. Join the call here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86918552567?pwd=V0YyZTA3OHVzakdmY1dIR0lGN3BJZz09 Meeting ID: 869 1855 2567 Passcode: 722054
- [Saving Grace - Session 2 "Getting Started"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-2-getting-started/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Clergy Session 1 "Setting up Finances with the Church"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-clergy-session-1-setting-up-finances-with-the-church/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Clergy Session 3 "Becoming a Financial Leader for your Congregation"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-clergy-session-3-becoming-a-financial-leader-for-your-congregation/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Session 6 "Adjusting the Plan"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-6-adjusting-the-plan/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Session 5 "Spending"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-5-spending/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Clergy Session 2 "Planning Ahead - Retirement"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-clergy-session-2-planning-ahead-retirement/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Session 4 "Debt"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-4-debt/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace - Session 3 "Giving and Saving"](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-session-3-giving-and-saving/) - Foundation Director Katharine Yarnell will be hosting this webinar as part of our Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course. To register for the full course, click here and we will send you links to the live Zoom meetings, as well as links to videos for the previous sessions.
- [Saving Grace virtual classes](https://iumf.org/events/saving-grace-virtual-classes/) - Executive Director Katharine Yarnell will be teaching this course in a series of webinars February - March 2021. We encourage all pastors and church leaders to attend and decide if you would like to offer this to your congregation. We also invite anyone interested in improving their money management skills. Clergy members are eligible to
- [Increasing Financial Generosity during a Pandemic](https://iumf.org/events/increasing-financial-generosity-during-a-pandemic/) - Virtual workshop by Foundation Executive Director Katharine Yarnell at 3:00pm. This will follow a presentation by First UMC of Cedar Falls. Here is the link to join the Zoom call: Join Zoom Meeting. The passcode is Thankful.
- [Leading Through a Pandemic and Beyond](https://iumf.org/events/leading-through-a-pandemic-and-beyond/) - Virtual event hosted by First UMC in Cedar Falls at 2:00pm. This presentation will be followed by a workshop hosted by Foundation Executive Director Katharine Yarnell. More information can be found here.
- [Clergy: Get Smart About Your Taxes!](https://iumf.org/events/clergy-get-smart-about-your-taxes/) - Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like social security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy and finding a preparer who does can save you substantially in money and aggravation. Rev. Don Joiner, a certified
- [Stewardship & Finance 2020: Getting it Right at the Starting Line!](https://iumf.org/events/stewardship-finance-2020-getting-it-right-at-the-starting-line/) - Does your church have new members on its stewardship team, finance committee, or church council? This webinar is focused on new members and can help your committee get started strong the very first week. Learn more and register now!
- [Northeast District Leadership Training Workshops](https://iumf.org/events/northeast-district-leadership-training-workshops/) - The Foundation's Executive Director, Katharine Yarnell, will be leading the Stewardship: Do not ask and you shall not receive workshop on Sunday, January 26 as a part of the Northeast District Leadership Training Workshops event. This event takes places at Cedar Falls, First UMC at 718 Clay St. in Cedar Falls from 2:30-4:45 p.m. Below
- [Your Will Your Way Workshop](https://iumf.org/events/your-will-your-way-workshop-3/) - Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE workshop! When: Sunday, October 27 from 3:30-5 p.m. Where: West Branch United Methodist Church - 203 N Downey St., West Branch, IA 52358 What: You will come away with an outline and checklist for preparing to plan or update your will. There will also be a brief look
- [Tax-Savvy Ways to Support Your Favorite Ministry Workshop](https://iumf.org/events/tax-savvy-ways-to-support-your-favorite-ministry-workshop/) - Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE workshop! When: Wednesday, October 2 - meal served at 5:40 p.m. and workshop begins at 6 p.m. Where: Ames, First United Methodist Church - 516 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010 What: You will learn strategies for donating a variety of assets (stocks, property, etc.) to non-profits, while decreasing your
- [Your Will Your Way Workshop](https://iumf.org/events/your-will-your-way-workshop/) - This workshop will take place at Decorah, First UMC on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. and will be focused on long-term financial planning. You will come away with an outline and checklist for preparing to plan or update your will. There will also be a brief look at different ways your congregation can plan for
- [Your Will Your Way Workshop](https://iumf.org/events/your-will-your-way-workshop-2/) - This workshop will take place at Waukee UMC on Sunday, April 28 after the 10:00 a.m. worship service and is focused on long-term financial planning. You will come away with an outline and checklist for preparing to plan or update your will. There will also be a brief look at different ways your congregation can plan for
- [Clergy Orders and Fellowship](https://iumf.org/events/clergy-orders-and-fellowship/) - Are you attending the Clergy Orders and Fellowship event at Ames, First UMC on Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the Foundation's table to chat with some of our Field Staff members. They will have helpful brochures, chocolate, and beneficial information for you and your church! Learn more about the
- [Laity Day](https://iumf.org/events/laity-day/) - Join other people from across the Iowa Conference for a stimulating Laity Day with the Bishop on Saturday, April 6 at Collegiate UMC in Ames from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our Field Staff members will be there to chat with you about Foundation services that are relevant to you! Read more about Laity day
- [Financial Planning Workshops](https://iumf.org/events/financial-planning-workshops/) - Join us for TWO workshops at Lovely Lane UMC in Cedar Rapids. "Your Will Your Way" -- Saturday, April 6 at 6-8 p.m. You will come away with an outline and checklist for preparing to plan or update your will. We will also take a brief look at different ways your congregation can plan for

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