In print from 2016 through 2023, First Look was ‘a way to invite participation in what we do in ministry together.’ Published quarterly, you can expect to find photos, articles, and compelling narratives that help us appreciate the scope of our common life.
Below are excerpts from First Look issues that focus on the First Foundation mission and contributions to the ministries of First United Methodist Church.
Winter 2023
Providing A Vital Safety Net – As we say goodbye to First Look, remember First Foundation when you make your philanthropic plans.
Fall 2023
Putting Our Money Where Our Values Are – First Foundation’s financial support of the church’s education opportunities expands further than the awarding of scholarships.
Summer 2023
Separate But Connected – First Foundation exists solely to support First Church.
Spring 2023
Investments That Help Grow Our Future – Foundation support is a crucial part of the church’s annual budget, thanks to gifts of all types and sizes, made over the past 40 years.
Winter 2022
Endowing the Future – Funding the Church’s mission work, including a $10,000 match to endow a scholarship for Indigenous students at Madison College.
Summer 2022
Funding our Piece of God’s Creation – “First Foundation is, in its own way, a form of financial sustainability.”
Spring 2021
Gone But Not Forgotten – Don Schultz First Foundation Board Member, shares a farewell to First Church as he and Joan relocate to Minneapolis.
2020 Winter
Giving in the Time of COVID – Even during a pandemic, the church continues with worship, support, ministries–it adjusts because the needs of God’s people do not stop. Likewise, the financial needs to support the work does not stop.
Summer 2020
“Keep On Giving” – Financial planning considerations as life circumstances and the world change require some reflection on your values and goals.
Winter 2019
Many Ways to Support the Foundation – Cash donations are not the only way to provide support to the Foundation. Learn about the many ways to give the gift of that lasts a lifetime.
Fall 2019
How Firm a Foundation? – Despite denominational uncertainty, First Foundation is poised for the longterm.
Summer 2019
First Church’s Vital Funding Partner – Where does Foundation money go? This article is an introduction and overview of monetary support provided in 2019.
Winter 2018
The (Tax) Benefits of Charitable Giving – While tax benefits are not the primary reason people donate or endow funds to the Foundation, it is an added benefit for donors of all ages. Learn more here.
Fall 2018
Endow Your Giving–Beyond Your Lifetime – An endowment is like planting trees that will provide shade for future generations. This concept is why First Foundation was created–to provide resources for future ministries. Learn more about endowment gifts here.