Apply
Congregations in the two Detroit districts of the Detroit Annual Conference looking to improve, grow, and develop capacity are encouraged to submit an application (PDF: 15K) to the United Methodist Union.
Proposals for community outreach programs, leadership training, and improved management are considered key to the success of congregations developing their discipleship skills.
Requirements summary
- Complete application, obtain required signatures
- Current expenses paid
- Apportionments paid
- Income & Expense Reports for 3 years
- Legal description of property
- Proof of adequate insurance on the building
The United Methodist Union Application Instructions (PDF: 8K) described below are also available for download.
How to apply
- Complete the entire loan application
- Obtain required signatures at the bottom of page 1 indicating approval by Administrative Board, Charge Conference, Pastor and District Superintendent
- Include copies of Income and Expense Reports on 8½ x 11 inch paper for each year shown on bottom of page 2
- Application approval
- Completed application is reviewed by Funds Request Committee, their recommendation is presented to Board of Trustees of the United Methodist Union, Full Board votes
- Church advised of Board’s decision
- Commitment of funds
- Upon Board approval, the United Methodist Union will issue a Commitment Letter (and Acceptance) a contract that guarantees the availability of funds sufficient for the loan for 6 months
- Commitment Letter specifies actions and documents required from church, in particular, insurance coverage on building; funds are released when these are met
- As work is completed, contractor provides and church approves an unconditional waiver of lien which is forwarded to the United Methodist Union
- Beginning mortgage payments
- Once work is completed and funds drawn, the United Methodist Union will calculate and issue mortgage payment invoices to church, payments begin the following month
- If church does not require all of the funds, loan amount and monthly payment adjusted accordingly
Terms and requirements are subject to change.
Timeline for Application Process
- Application needs to be at the United Methodist Union by the second Thursday of the month for consideration by our Funds Request Committee, which meets the third Thursday of the month. Applicant will be notified of Committee’s decision within seven days of their meeting.