Benevolence Board

The Benevolence Board shall consist of nine members, whose tenure will be so arranged that three will be elected each year for a three year term. After serving for three years, a member of the board is ineligible for re-election to this board for one year.

The duty of the Benevolence Board is to meet at least six times a year to distribute the funds designated by the membership for benevolence purposes. Funds so earmarked by members on their pledge cards shall be deposited in a designated funds and shall not be used for any other purpose. The Benevolence Board shall allocate 20% of all its funds to the work of the United Church of Christ, by giving to the Kansas/Oklahoma Conference. These gifts can be used by the general fund of the conference, or to a special project designated by the board. The remaining 80% of funds available for distribution will be given to local charities serving basic human needs, worthwhile mission projects, and occasionally, for one-time assistance to individuals or families in financial crisis. All individual or family assistance shall be made directly to providers of needed services, and not to the individuals themselves.

All distributions of the Benevolence Board should be regularly reported to the congregation, with an annual report presented at the Annual Meeting.

To apply for a grant please complete the application and submit via the following methods:

• mail - Mayflower Congregational Church UCC, Attn: Benevolence Board, 3901 NW 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
• fax - (405) 848-2607
• email - BenevolenceBoard@mayflowerucc.org

Current Benevolence Board Members:

Vicki Hunt
Gene McCoy
Carol Hansen
Stephanie Telleen
Jean Hubinger
Pam Westbrook
Steve Newell
Lowell Adams
Kay D’Andrea