It’s only through the generous donations and bequests of individuals that new ministries are seeded and many ongoing services continue to be funded.
You have the opportunity to make a gift towards a specific purpose, congregation or activity of the church, or to make a gift without restriction that can be directed towards the missional priorities of the Uniting Church in Queensland.
Make a donation
You can make a one off donation or an ongoing commitment to the activities UCF supports.
Contact us to make a donation.
1,000 x $1,000 campaign
At the 27th Synod in November 2008, the 1,000 x $1,000 campaign was launched to help the Uniting Church in Queensland during difficult economic times.
Individuals, groups and congregations are invited to give directly to the Mission and Service Fund to enable the Synod to continue to support services such as new mission activities, theological education, chaplaincy, ministerial support and administrative services such as payroll, ministers’ relocation assistance and human resources advice.
Already, donations have reached more than $100,000, but we’re still looking for more people to get involved in this important campaign to support the future mission of the Uniting Church in Queensland.
Contact us to get involved.
Leave a gift in your will
Regardless of your income, you have the ability to make a lasting difference to the church by leaving a gift to the Uniting Church in your will.
As well as providing for their family, many people wish to support the ongoing work of the church to reflect the significant role it has played in their life.
You can leave a gift to be directed towards a specific congregation, agency or mission activity of the church, or you can make a gift without restriction that can be directed towards current missional priorities as the church moves into the future.
It’s important that your will is kept up to date so that you can have the most impact for future generations. It’s also important to make sure that your will is correctly worded so that your funds and assets are distributed according to your instructions.
To leave a gift to the Uniting Church, the following standard clause should be included in your will:
“I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH the sum of [amount] to THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA PROPERTY TRUST (Q.) for the general work and activities of [congregation/activity name] of The Uniting Church in Australia provided that should that work or activity of the said Church have ceased prior to my death or thereafter cease, the said sum shall be used in such other manner as determined by The Uniting Church Foundation.”
To ensure your will is effective you should consult a solicitor or public trustee. You can find one by contacting the Queensland Law Society or Public Trustee of Queensland.
Estate planning
It’s important to take care when planning your estate to ensure:
- you have sufficient assets available to meet your wishes when you die
- ownership of those assets is given to the appropriate person or entity
- control of those assets passes to a beneficiary at the right time.
Without the appropriate comprehensive advice, you or your family may be subject to financial stress due to insufficient assets to repay debts, taxation implications, delays or challenges between beneficiaries.
We recommend you consult a financial adviser who can help you with estate planning, including:
- your will and appointing an executor (in conjunction with legal advice)
- nomination of beneficiary for your superannuation
- Powers of Attorney (in conjunction with legal advice)
- appropriate insurance to protect your assets and provide for your family.