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Mission Statement The Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Foundation...
... encourages and receives contributions
for the endowment of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church ... administers its funds to accomplish the donors’ intentions, and
... seeks innovative and responsive ways in
which its assets may serve the Church, the community, and the wider world. To view frequently asked questions click here Organization The Foundation is separately incorporated as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, with its own Board of Directors elected by the Trustees of the Church. The Foundation Board has two subcommittees: Foundation Development Committee is responsible for encouraging gifts to the Foundation, publicizing the ways in which the Foundation assets are used, and working with prospective donors to design gifts to the Foundation which fulfill the purposes of the donors and the Church. Investment Committee oversees the activities of the investment managers responsible for investment of the Foundation’s funds and recommends to the Foundation Board any changes in investment guidelines or investment managers. The committee is also responsible for implementation and monitoring of the Foundation’s socially responsible investment policy. Programs and Ministries With $26,782,152 in assets at the end of December 2009, the BMPC Foundation contributed $1,263,395 to the mission and ministry of the Church. The programs supported by the Foundation include: 1. Community Forum Distinguished Speaker Series 2. Theologian in Residence program 3. Seminary scholarships 4. Preservation of our buildings 5. Senior Adult ministry and mission 6. Significant Outreach and Youth ministries 7. Portions of our Music and Fine Arts program 8. Middleton Center for Pastoral Care and Counseling Specifying Gifts to the BMPC Church or to the BMPC Foundation Eugene C. Bay Fund for Urban Ministry is to enhance the life of residents in the inner city areas of Philadelphia and the community of Chester through projects strengthening the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual lives of children. In 2006 the first award was made to “The Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia.” In 2008 the award was presented to “The Art's & Spirituality Center and Broad Street Ministries” for “Walking the Walk: Values in Action” program and to “Peace in the Streets …Peace on Earth” program operating out of Chester Eastside Ministry. Following extensive review, the Bay Fund committee is pleased to announce the two 2008 awards two recognize creative ministries, anticipate that the programs will make a significant difference in the lives of our children and youth, and offer faith-filled engagement opportunities for BMPC members. The Gene Bay Fund new recipients will be chosen the end of April 2010. The Arts & Spirituality Center, founded in 200 by the Rev. Susan Teegen-Case, “empowers and transforms individual and communities through spiritual and creative expression, in partnership with a broad range of multicultural groups in the Philadelphia areas.” The Bay Fund Award will initiate HeartSpeak, birthed at the stop Gun Violence Through Prayer, Education and Action Program, hosted by BMPC. HeartSpeak will enable children, youth and their families to find positive ways to meet grief and loss, express the impact of violence and share dreams for peace and justice. Broad Street Ministry, established in2005 by Rev. Bill Golderer, is a “broad-minded Christian Community that cherishes creativity, foster and nurtures artistic expression, extends inclusive hospitality and works for a more just world through civic engagement.” The Bay Fund Award will promote the new Youth Mission Initiative to engage youth groups with eye-opening and heart-expanding opportunities to encounter the presence of Christ alongside the marginalized. The Richard Shaull Global Mission Award given out annually to fund a noteworthy ministry with programs that are transforming, sustainable, and empowering so that people can help themselves. This award will carry the name of the late Richard Shaull, theologian, Presbyterian missionary, and our former Parish Associate. In 2008 two $20,000 grants to worthy programs received the Richard Shaull award. Pam’s Creche and “Presbyterian Cuba Connection” were the recipients of this awards. Both programs build on the ongoing involvements that BMPC and its members have in areas of South Africa and Cuba. The Richard Shaull award recipients will be chosen the end of April 2010. Pam’s Creche is a mission partner of BMPC Worldwide Ministries. Pam’s mission is to give care to the community’s children in Kliptown by providing a stable environment. Provide a safe island of hope in a community where there is little to go around. The “Presbyterian Cuba Connection” primary goal is to restore a critical facility needed for Christian minister committed to social justice and service in the historic Presbyterian Center of Cardenas, Cuba. Many people look once again to the churches with proven commitment to provide both hope and solidarity. This grant will ultimately help expand the social programs at a critical time when the church can have greater influence in the lives of Cuban citizens. Gifts That Transform … By Ruthanne Schlarbaum Ways to Support the BMPC Foundation You can support the future of our church by making a direct contribution to the Foundation; including the Church in your estate plans through bequests, gifts of retirement assets and/or life insurance; and by life income gifts such as charitable gift annuities or contributions to the Pooled Income Fund which will pay you an income for your lifetime with the remainder going to the Church upon your death.
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