The RMC Endowment Fund exists to ensure that the ministries and churches of the Rocky Mountain Conference will have the resources necessary to sustain the transforming power of the gospel long into the future. The Endowment Fund is a nonprofit, 501c3 affiliate of the Rocky Mountain Conference. All of the funds are invested with United Church Funds. Please continues scrolling to read more about the work of the Endowment.
How does the Endowment help the RMC?
Mission and Ministry
The Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Church of Christ has a vision of becoming radically connected within our churches, among churches, and with other people groups and agencies that share a similar desire to shape the world though living the prophetic and revolutionary teachings of Jesus. Grants to the RMC support the annual budget, increasing the ability of the Conference to carry out its mission.
Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Grants and scholarships to enhance the work of the UCC in the world, the USA and the RMC in such areas as Christian education, leadership, stewardship, camping, scholarships, educational ministries and seminary support specifically for children, youth and young adults that enable them to grow in their understanding of the Christian faith.
La Foret Conference & Retreat Center
La Foret is an extraordinary retreat center in Black Forest, Colorado. Minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and nestled in the woods at the base of Pikes Peak, La Foret serves as a spiritual and natural respite for faith communities, weddings, parties, corporate team building events,
festivals and more. Currently, La Foret is the core of the RMCUCC’s outdoor ministry, and we look forward to many more years in the future.
Church Revitalization & New Church Starts
Churches that discern and live a new, deeper sense of ministry must engage in revitalization. Support grants enable leadership to guide and support the discernment of new life. Conference and neighboring UCC churches identify communities where starting a new UCC community is promising. Funds support leadership and programming to begin the new congregation.
The Seminary Scholarship Fund
The Endowment helps fund an annual scholarship for a UCC student enrolled in a Master level degree who has a grounded understanding and loving appreciation for the interior life of the Church, coupled with an eye to the infinite positive possibilities the Church can bring to life in ways that advance peace, harmony, and justice in the world. Please visit the RMC Seminary Scholarship page to learn more and apply!
Helping Local Churches
Your church can set up an endowment with a minimum of a $1000.00 to receive gifts and bequests from multiple donors. As your fund grows, the interest from the fund will provide support for the church’s mission. Using the RMC Fund alleviates the need for local church to establish separate endowment or create a board to manage and oversee the fund.