What is United Methodist Student Day?
United Methodist Student Day is one of six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. United Methodist Student Day calls the church to support students as they prepare for life in uniting faith with knowledge. The special offering provides scholarships for qualified United Methodist applicants.
When is United Methodist Student Day Celebrated?
United Methodist Student Day is celebrated each year on any Sunday in May.
Can you church celebrate United Methodist Student Day at a different time?
Yes! If your local church needs to celebrate a Special Sunday on a different date, that is fine! Don’t let scheduling conflicts prevent your congregation from celebrating United Methodist Student Day.
What does the offering collected on United Methodist Student Day support?
Contributions received support scholarships for United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Every dollar collected on United Methodist Student Day goes directly toward these scholarships.
How does The United Methodist Church allocate the offerings collected on United Methodist Student Day?
The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) distributes net receipts, after payment of promotional expenses, to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for United Methodist Student Day scholarships.
How can you apply for a United Methodist Scholarship?
To apply for scholarships, visit the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry scholarship page to review all of the available scholarships.
How can you give to The United Methodist Student Day offering?
Special Sunday offerings are best collected through your local church. Include your church’s online giving link during worship or through your social platforms. If your church doesn’t have online giving, direct people to the official donation site at donate.gcfa.org/umsd. To give by mail, send checks to GCFA, P.O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203 and put the name of the Special Sunday in the note section.
Where should a local church send offerings for Special Sundays?
Church offices gather donations and send them to the annual conference treasurer, who forwards them to GCFA.
What resources are available to promote and learn about United Methodist Student Day?
A resource kit is available online at resourceumc.org/umsd, providing everything you need to introduce and celebrate United Methodist Student Day. It includes materials for worship, promotion, and age-specific resources to engage all members of your congregation.
