Your financial gifts enable Northbrook UMC to grow its Missions and Ministries, and to live our vision of encountering God, loving everyone, and serving the world. We commit to using those gifts in an open and transparent way, and to be conscientious stewards of all we've been given. We encourage you to reach out with questions at any time. We are grateful for your generosity!
Stewardship 2021: One Body, One Spirit, One Church
"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." Ephesians 4:4-6
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May-August is our second season of giving and serving in 2021. It's a time to stop, assess where you are, and see where God is leading you for the next season.
Commitment Sunday is May 16. |
Your financial pledge numbers directly inform our annual budget and help us plan for staffing, ministry, and programming:
- If you gave annually you might consider a modification,
- if you pledged for the first trimester consider if you can maintain or slightly increase your gift for the next fourth months,
- if you regularly give online but didn't submit a form, please take a moment to submit one to help with budget planning, or
- if you've never given, stop to consider if now is the time to submit a financial pledge.
Your service pledges help us discern what ministries can be supported with hands-on volunteers. There are many needs and many ways to serve. Click the link below to review current needs and express your interest. A staff member or volunteer will follow up with you.
Prefer Paper? Click the button below to download/print a pledge form and return it to the church office.
Ways to GiveThere are several ways you can donate to Northbrook UMC. Click here to download instructions for online, text, and bank check giving.
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Emergency Assistance FundOn March 16, 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis began impacting our community and our daily lives, Northbrook UMC established a new fund. The Emergency Assistance Fund is set up expressly to help individuals and organizations suffering from financial impacts of COVID-19. Learn more about who has been helped this year in the video below. If you are in need of assistance please email Rev. Laurie Moeller directly. Altar Rail GiftsWe receive Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month. On pre-Covid Sundays, offerings left at the altar went to designated mission partners, and we continue to collect for our partners. In April, funds are collected for Wesley Woods and will be presented in May for their annual Mother's Day offering.
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Additional Giving Options
Please call the church office at 770-998-2000 if you would like to make a gift of stocks, bonds, other securities, or if you have any further questions.
IRA
If you are 70-1/2 or older and have an IRA, you may have an optional way to support the church. The IRS allows tax-free contributions to a charity like Northbrook UMC direct from your IRA that will not be included in your taxable income. There are details you should discuss with your professional advisor before taking action.
Appreciated Stock
You can donate shares of appreciated stock giving you a charitable deduction, elimination of capital gains, and a reduction in estate taxes. These examples can have significant impacts on taxes and estate planning. Advice from your accountant or estate attorney is always recommended.
If you are 70-1/2 or older and have an IRA, you may have an optional way to support the church. The IRS allows tax-free contributions to a charity like Northbrook UMC direct from your IRA that will not be included in your taxable income. There are details you should discuss with your professional advisor before taking action.
Appreciated Stock
You can donate shares of appreciated stock giving you a charitable deduction, elimination of capital gains, and a reduction in estate taxes. These examples can have significant impacts on taxes and estate planning. Advice from your accountant or estate attorney is always recommended.