Finance Update for
April/May 2025

The 2nd Sunday offerings were as follows:

The Colored Musicians Club: $235.

Reconciling Ministries Network: $230.

We also received for:

Human Relations Sunday: $111.

Blanket Sunday: $183.

Ash Wednesday: $75.

Thanks to you all for your generous giving.

CUMC Finance Team

Message from Finance Committee Chair

Congregational Members,

On behalf of the finance team I wanted you to have a clear picture of 2024. We lost several church members in 2024 and that impacted the contributions that the Church received. We ended the year with a positive bottom line of $1,985. Contribution income totaled $209,488. Income from all sources totaled $251,719. A significant effort was made by our Pastor to reduce the work hours of staff, and the Trustees did everything possible to keep our building expenses on budget. The cost of utilities and insurances continue to increase each year. The audit of our financial records for 2024 has been completed with no exceptions noted.

All of our committees did their share by watching expenses along the way. Despite a tight year financially we should be proud of the contributions we made to several mission related organizations. Our Christmas offering and second Sunday offerings have helped numerous organizations provide services to the greater community.

2025 will no doubt provide us with additional challenges, but through the annual pledge process and other gifts received, we will continue to make an impact well beyond our walls. I want to thank the members of the Finance Committee and other supporters including the folks who count the offerings each Sunday. We have a committed team who are fully committed to the mission and values of our church.

Bob Lovell,

Chair, Finance Committee