News
August 30, 2021
New Name, Same Foundation
After more than a year of discernment and visioning, we’re excited to share with you that our organization is changing its name from the Northwest United Methodist Foundation to Faith Foundation Northwest.
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August 4, 2021
Investments
You asked: is my church invested in fossil fuels?
Dear Foundation, Environmentalists in my church are asking the trustees whether or not we’re invested in fossil fuels. Right now our endowment is in your Diversified Moderate portfolio. That’s a socially responsible investment, right?
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June 16, 2021
Investments
Should You Be Worried About Inflation Right Now?
By Dave Zellner, Chief Investment Officer Originally published June 8, 2021 Concerns about the unprecedented economic downturn following the COVID-19 pandemic have dominated headlines for more than a year.
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March 10, 2021
Stewardship
Have You Set Up Online Giving Yet?
By Cesie Delve Scheuermann Oregon-Idaho Conference stewardship consultant Originally published February 26, 2021 I recently got one of those emails that I love receiving: “I’m retiring soon and I’d like to set up the person who follows me…
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December 14, 2020
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
The Northwest United Methodist Foundation is now Faith Foundation Northwest! This video from Christmas 2020 features Foundation staff in outdoor scenes across the northwest delivering the following message. Tom: Hi.
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November 30, 2020
Survey Results
Two months ago, we invited you to participate in a survey about what’s most important. 159 people took the time to respond. Thank you so much!
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July 9, 2020
Stewardship
Discussing Stewardship in a New Appointment
This month we are praying for pastors who are getting to know new congregations while social distancing. An appointment change can be stressful even without accounting for the physical and emotional strain of the pandemic.
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May 20, 2020
Endowments
Remembering the Wyckoffs
Burl Wyckoff and Aloha Maw met when they were teenagers at the United Methodist Church in Nyssa, Oregon. Burl was three years older, and four years ahead in school, on track to graduate at age 17.
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April 6, 2020
Investments
Sample Investment Report
A bear market’s no fun for anyone, but it can be especially stressful for those with the responsibility of reporting on their church’s investments. We’ve created a sample report to try and make it easier.
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April 2, 2020
Planned GivingEndowments
A Pledge That Carries On
Doug McKay’s life ran parallel to Wesley UMC. His parents were founding members. When he was a teen, the church met in a schoolhouse.
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March 13, 2020
Zoom for pastors and church leaders
Even when worship is cancelled, church leaders are still called to make critical decisions together. Videoconference tools make it possible to hold meetings from home.
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