Friends of the Vermont Conference

The Vermont Conference stands in mutual covenant with the 144 churches, eight associations and the national setting of the United Church of Christ. Since 1795, the Conference has sought to equip, train, and support its members to do mission and ministry locally and globally.

In the 21^st century, this has included such things as Annual Clergy Convocation, the VAST Program, Summer Lunch Program, support to the Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council, Search and Call assistance, Annual Meeting, camping at Covenant Hills, Healing Ministries, New Pastor Support Groups, Camp Agape and Camp About FACE, Covenant Hills, the work of the Uprooting Racism Task Force and much more. There’s also all the ‘behind the scenes’ things that happen too like pastoral care to pastors. The list goes on and on.

The annual Friends of the Vermont Conference Campaign is a way for individuals and churches to donate directly to the ongoing work of the Conference. 100% of the contributions stay in Vermont to help fund those programs, missions and ministries that touch and change lives throughout our beautiful state.

Contributions are accepted at any time of the year and are fully tax deductable.  It’s as simple as clicking on the “Donate” button on this page. One time donations are gratefully accepted, and it is also possible to schedule regular contributions to become a Sustaining Friend.   Donations may also be mailed to the Conference office – simply put “friends” in the memo line. We are humbled by and appreciative of your support.

Legacy gifts to the Vermont Conference also help long term funding of Conference efforts. For example, a significant gift from the estate of Joseph P. Fairbanks given over 150 years ago still provides income which is used for the relief of ministers. If you would like to know more about estate planning and how you might make a difference for generations to come, please be in touch with Jim at the Conference office (thomasj@vtcucc.org).