Fall 2022 Impact Report

UCCMEDFIELD FALL 2022

IMPACT
REPORT

IN THIS REPORT

NOTES FROM OUR
BOARD + PASTORS
SO FAR THIS FALL

FINANCIAL RECAP A NOTE FROM OUR
OUR NEXT SEASON BOARD
YOUR NEXT STEPS
I’m excited to share our 2022 Fall Impact Report! At our
UCCMEDFIELD.ORG last congregational meeting, you asked for more regular
communication from our leadership teams. This report – the
first of ongoing seasonal communications that capture the
impact we’re making locally and globally – attempts to fulfill that
commitment.

I recently met Adam Hamilton, founder and lead pastor of Church
of the Resurrection in Kansas City (the largest Methodist church
in the country). I asked Adam if he had any words of wisdom on
growing a small church. He said, ‘It’s about making people feel
welcome, having sermons that engage the heart, mind, and hands,
delivering strong educational programs for youth and adults, and
serving the community.’

I had expected to hear Adam talk about something we weren’t
doing. Instead, I left our conversation energized about our church,
our leadership, and the way God is working at UCC M E DFI E L D! I’d
love to hear how you’re feeling after reading this report. Reach out
anytime at [email protected] or 508-667-8001.

Lisa Thompson, Board Chair

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A NOTE SO FAR THIS FALL...
FROM
OUR On September 18, Coffee Hour relaunched at UC C M E DFI E L D!
PASTORS
This wasn’t just a Coffee Hour return – it was a Coffee Hour
This report marks just over 1 year remake. To infuse some surprise and delight, the Fellowship Hall
since we stepped into the pastor was transformed (in only 36 hours!) with touches of fresh paint,
roles at UCC M E D F I EL D . Thank home décor, yummy smelling candles, and a brand-new coffee bar.
you for welcoming us into this Think ‘Extreme Makeover, Fellowship Hall Edition’! We wanted our
church family, for trusting us church family and guests to truly feel at home when they walked
to lead, and inviting us to serve into the Fellowship Hall that day.
alongside you. We have seen God
do amazing things among you The special details did not go unnoticed! That morning people
and through you this year. It is as said…
humbling as it is exciting to take
this journey with you! I want to stay and talk all afternoon.

Our 2022 Fall Impact Report is The real mugs make it feel like I’m visiting a friend!
designed to celebrate the season
ending and offer a glimpse of The new kids’ art area gives everyone
what’s coming. We hope that the in my family a way to make this home.
following pages declare God’s
movement among the people and Since that Sunday, a committed team of volunteers has continued
programs of UC C M E D F I EL D , to run Coffee Hour with home-baked goods, freshly-brewed
including recaps of our ministry coffee, stocked supplies, and warm smiles every week! We’ve
impact, our financial health, and had our hiccups and have grown closer + stronger every week.
our plans for the new quarter. We love creating another space to build community with our
U CCM E DFI E L D family.
You hear it every week: We exist
to love like Jesus. We believe I hope to share a cup of coffee (or tea) with you soon!
U CCMEDFI E L D is part of God’s
big story to bring God’s Kingdom • Emily Thibeault, First Impressions Lead
‘on earth as it is in Heaven.’ Let’s
trust God to do something that PAGE 2/4
can only be explained as His hand
working and moving through our
church!

Kayla Hurst + Arturo Rodriguez
Lead Pastors

UCCMEDFIELD.ORG

FINANCIAL RECAP

REVENUE Donations to UCCMEDFIELD
through October 2022 totaled

$570,600

SPENDING HIGHLIGHTS

Our spending through 2022 tells a story of a church investing in its health and growth.
We are convinced that focused investment furthers impact. Through this year we have focused on improving and
maintaining our building and grounds. We spent $150,000 on enhancements that include…

Installing new boilers to Purchasing an advanced Refinishing our front Building Missions
replace 3 old + failing sound system to achieve doors, painting our Central to receive
boilers to keep our better audio in our sanctuary walls, and donations for our local
spaces warm sanctuary (installation is power-washing the missions partners
scheduled for Dec/Jan) outside of the building

Additionally, we refreshed our lobby and Fellowship Hall to create welcoming environments. After postponing
for several years, we painted and washed the exterior of our building (including squeaky-clean windows!). These
improvements were funded in part by $84,000 of generous giving that was earmarked for these specific projects.

Giving to our missions partners

around the world totals $39,300 so

far this year, with more to come in Q4.

While it has been an amazing year, we still have work to do and a financial gap to close.

At our Annual Meeting in early 2022, we discerned what God was calling our church to do this year and approved
a revenue budget of $873,291. As of the end of October, we have received revenues of $570,600 and will need to
receive additional donations totaling $302,691 by the end of December to meet that revenue goal.

You can give securely online at U C C M E D F I E L D . O R G / G I V E

You can expect your personal, year-to-date giving statement in the coming week.

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OUR NEXT SEASON

THANKSGIVING

11/22 (7 pm) Thanksgiving Community Service

11/24 (9 am) Turkey Tailgate @ MHS Football

CHRISTMAS

Some words seem difficult to describe and
impossible to define. Though we often hear the
term ‘glory’ in church settings – we sing it in our
worship and say it in our prayers - it takes a bit of
digging to reach the heart of what the Bible means
by the ‘glory of God.’ Our Advent sermon series will
bring glimpses of glory to life as we move toward
Christmas. Worship with us every Sunday at 10am
ONSITE + ONLINE.

Mark your calendars for Christmas Eve services at
4pm, 5:30pm, and 11pm.

Tune in online for a Christmas Day Worship@Home
experience at UCCMEDFIELD.ORG/CHRISTMAS

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JOIN

Mark your calendar for our next Membership Class on
January 15 from 11:30am-12:30pm at UC C M EDFI E L D.

GIVE

If you feel called to contribute to the mission
+ ministries of UCC M ED F I EL D , give today at
UCCMEDFIELD.ORG/GIVE

SERVE

U CCMEDFI EL D changes lives around the corner
and around the world. Find your fit and try it out at
UCCMEDFIELD.ORG/SERVE

PRAY

Prayer transforms our world and it transforms us. Join
us as we seek God’s direction for UC C M ED F I E L D.

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