UM Communications Impact Community

   This is the progression of the previous Matching Grant program and will partner with church clusters, districts and conferences to reach beyond their church buildings and actively engage with community volunteers to impact their neighborhoods and towns.

Each grant awarded will associate with an Impact event and once again, assist with the promoting and advertising of the event.

This new initiative is part of the Rethink Church 2010 strategy urging churches to move out into their communities, creating doors of entry to engage the unchurched. 

Support tools offered by United Methodist Communications include:

• Media planning, placement, design, customization and funds
• Event planning resources and assistance
• Event registration software
• Public Relations tips and strategies
• A training module specifically for event day volunteers.

The online application process and criteria can be found at umcom.org/impactcommunity.  Media services, planning, estimates and placement, are still available at no cost to all our congregations by calling toll free 1.877.281.6535 or emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it