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Supporting the Life of Our Church

Give with a Joyful Heart

At Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC, we are more than a place of worship—we are a faith-driven community committed to service, outreach, and spiritual growth. Your generous support helps sustain worship services, mission work, youth programs, and the daily operations that keep our church thriving. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a meaningful impact.
Donations

The Impact of Your Giving in 2025

Your contributions directly support the spiritual and practical needs of our church, ensuring we continue to be a place of faith, learning, and compassion. In 2025, we need to raise $151,497 to support our ministries, maintain our church home, and expand our outreach efforts​.

Your contributions help us:

Educating Hearts & Minds in Christ

You help nurture faith from generation to generation, supporting Christian education, youth ministries, and Bible studies. In 2024, your support made the following possible:

  • 13 weeks of Children’s Moments exploring our stained-glass windows
  • Ongoing adult Bible study groups
  • Planning for a new Children’s Sunday School program launching in 2025
  • Continued investment in Kid’s Hope youth mentorship
Because of your support, we’re helping hearts and minds grow strong in Christ.

Inspiring the Spirit Through Song & Liturgy

Your gifts enrich worship through music, prayer, and meaningful liturgy. In 2024, your generosity supported:

  • Special music performances arranged by volunteers
  • Updated communication systems for improved online worship
  • Sanctuary sound system and wiring upgrades

Thanks to your support, our worship continues to uplift, inspire, and connect us to God and one another.

Maintaining the Heart of Our Church

You help care for the sacred spaces where we gather in worship, service, and fellowship. In 2024, your contributions helped fund:

  • Resurfacing Davis Hall with a new durable finish
  • A new commercial dishwasher in the kitchen
  • Rechecking and improving sanctuary wiring
  • Resurfaced and repainted parking lot with clear markings
  • Updated lawn care and snow removal services

Your support keeps our facilities safe, welcoming, and ready for ministry.

Fostering Fellowship & Connection

You help strengthen the bonds that hold our church family together. In 2024, your generosity supported:

  • A new library table with faith-based reading materials
  • Local service projects and spring clean-up day
  • Ongoing care and hospitality at our Welcome Center
  • Return of usher scheduling and nametag availability
  • Special recognition plaques honoring beloved members

With your help, we continue to build meaningful connections rooted in faith and love.

Creating Meaningful Worship Experiences

You provide the spiritual support needed for our congregation to feel cared for and connected. In 2024, your giving made possible:

  • Pulpit supply for substitute ministers
  • Substitutes for musicians when needed
  • Supplies for communion and worship events
  • The “Wonderful Worship Joys and Devotions” (WWJD) newsletter reflections

Because of your gifts, we ensure that worship and pastoral care remain steady, heartfelt, and available to all.

Faith in Action: Serving Others

You help put our faith into motion, supporting local and global missions that provide food, shelter, and care for those in need. In 2024, our congregation gave $5,600 to mission efforts, including:

  • $1,500 to UCC global missions
  • $2,800 to local Michigan outreach
  • $1,300 to a family emergency fund
  • Christmas gifts for families in need through our Mitten Tree program​
Through your generosity, we continue to extend Christ’s compassion well beyond our walls.
Ways to Give

Support the Mission of Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC

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General Church Fund
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Goal $35,000.00

General Church Fund: Strengthening Our Church, Our Community, and Our Future

The General Church Fund supports Bostwick Lake UCC’s daily operations, ensuring we can continue offering worship services, community programs, and maintaining our facilities. Your donation makes a lasting impact—help us strengthen our church and its mission.
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Leadership & Ministry
Raised $30,680.00
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Goal $50,000.00

Pastoral Support Fund: Securing Strong Leadership for the Future

The Pastoral Support Fund helps ensure Bostwick Lake UCC is financially ready to welcome a full-time pastor—providing steady leadership for worship, ministry, and outreach. With a 2025 goal of $50,000, this fund offsets lost rental income and supports pastoral salary and benefits. Your gift today helps secure strong, sustainable leadership for years to come.
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Church Facilities & Infrastructure
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Goal $15,000.00

Facilities & Maintenance Fund: Keeping Our Church Strong

The Facilities & Maintenance Fund supports the ongoing care and improvement of Bostwick Lake UCC—covering everything from building repairs and property upkeep to enhancements in our worship spaces and kitchen. Your donation helps keep our church safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for all who gather.
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Missions & Outreach
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Goal $7,500.00

Missions & Outreach Fund: Extending Faith Beyond Our Walls

Your generosity fuels local and global mission efforts, providing food, shelter, and care to those in need. This fund supports partnerships with North Kent Connect, Kid’s Food Basket, and emergency assistance programs, ensuring our faith is actively making a difference in the lives of others.
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Missions & Outreach
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Goal $2,000.00

Support UCC Offerings: Extending Our Mission Worldwide

Support national and global UCC initiatives, including disaster relief, social justice programs, and mission work. Your gift helps communities in need by funding One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors in Need, Strengthen the Church, and The Christmas Fund, ensuring faith-driven outreach reaches those who need it most.
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Leadership & Ministry
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Goal $6,500.00

Spiritual Life Fund: Investing in the Next Generation of Faith

The Spiritual Life Fund supports faith formation at Bostwick Lake UCC through Sunday School, youth programs, and Christian education. Your gift helps provide curriculum, materials, events, and meaningful experiences that nurture young hearts and minds. Invest in the next generation of our faith community.
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Church Facilities & Infrastructure
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Goal $20,000.00

Capital Projects Fund: Building for the Future of Bostwick Lake UCC

The Capital Projects Fund supports major renovations, building improvements, and long-term church projects at Bostwick Lake UCC. Your donation helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and functional space for worship, fellowship, and community programs. Invest in the future of our church today!
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Stay Informed

Download the 2024 End-of-Year Financial Report

Transparency and accountability are essential to our church community. We invite you to review the Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC End of 2024 Financial Report, which outlines how your generous contributions were used to support worship, ministries, outreach, and church operations.

What’s Inside:

  • A breakdown of church income & expenses
  • Financial allocations for ministries, missions, and facility maintenance
  • Updates on fundraising goals and budget planning for 2025
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Have questions about giving? Want to learn more about how your donation makes an impact? We’re here to help!

Whether you're interested in supporting a specific fund, setting up a recurring donation, or exploring other ways to give, we’d love to connect with you.

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