The people of The Grove are motivated by our vision to grow goodness. This includes our commitment to service beyond the local church, whether that work is accomplished through hands-on efforts or through financial support of partner organizations.

During the season of Lent, the Compassion and Justice team is highlighting many of the ministries supported by The Grove through moments in worship and posts on social media.

On Easter Sunday (March 31), you are asked to give to the Being the Hope mission offering or to make a pledge that is 1) prayerfully considered, 2) proportional to your means and 3) sacrificial in depth. There will be no other mission offerings received this year.

Being the Hope assures that ministries we care deeply about will receive the right amount of support — according to our means and their need — at the right time. All funds will be given through Being the Hope, and all contributions and disbursements will be recorded and regular updates on our mission ministries will be provided both in worship and print publications throughout the year.

Being the Hope is the umbrella fund for all of The Grove’s mission projects on a state, national, and international level.

Since 2015, The Grove has raised $720,416 for ministry beyond the church.

In 2023, we raised $97,000 which went to about 30 organizations,
including some of the following.

Local and State
OutFront Minnesota
MN Interfaith Light & Power
Division of Indian Works
The Connect Center

National
2nd Mile Ministries
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
UMCOR Natural Disaster Response & Recovery
Black Colege Fund

International
Uganda Partners
Advocates for Human Rights
Project AdGrad

United Methodist Commitments and Partners
Emma Norton Services
UM Committee on Relief
Camp Minnesota
The Wesley Foundation

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