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An Apportionment Message from Bishop Hee-Soo Jung

Generosity: A Reflection of Our Faith and Discipleship

United Methodists are a connected people, bound by a shared mission to love, serve, and give in response to God’s grace. Our generosity isn’t just an act of kindness, it’s how we move beyond the church walls to bring education, healing, leadership, and hope to a world in need.

The Apportioned Funds

When you give to your local United Methodist church, most of that offering supports ministries of the congregation, but a small portion of your gift supports important ministries and mission work across the country and around the world.

This shared giving, or "apportioned giving," allows United Methodists everywhere to work together to care for others and spread hope where it's needed most. Generosity unites us in impact and enables us to do more together than we ever could alone.

2026 Apportionments Must Be Received by January 6, 2027

For apportionment payments to count for the 2026 calendar year, they must be received at the East Ohio Conference office on or before Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

Checks should be mailed to the Conference office: 8800 Cleveland Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720.

Please note:

• the postmark on a mailed payment is not a factor in determining timeliness; only that it arrives at the Conference office in North Canton on or before January 6, 2027.
• if you use a credit card in the VANCO system – or if you use the Ministry Financials system – for a year-end shared ministry payment before the last business day of 2026, the transaction will be counted as a 2026 receipt.
• if you use a credit card and make the transaction in 2026, it will be counted as a 2026 item. Please be aware of these distinctions.

Apportionments Support Your Church, the Conference and The UMC

United In Impact

This churchwide initiative celebrates our connection and the power of connectional giving—our way of sharing the support for the ministry and mission. Our collective generosity reaches into communities near and far—bringing education, healing, leadership, and hope. It means no church, pastor, or layperson serves alone. Together, we are the Church at work in the world.

Learn more about The UMC United In Impact giving campaign.