When you give…
You make deeper faith and understanding possible.
“I can’t believe all that your congregation is accomplishing!”
When you give…
you make
this possible.
Our 13.6-acre campus spans about 592,000 square feet of land. But our reach goes far beyond our property and buildings. Faith takes root, friendships grow, and people find a place to belong.
The impact begins with you
Your generosity reaches beyond what you can see.
Jesus took what was given and did more than we could imagine.Matthew 14:19–20
Through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness, you help the love of Christ take shape in Germantown, across Memphis, and around the world.
$500,000given by members to missions beyond budgeted giving
200,000meals packed with Labor of Love partners
The ministry your generosity makes possible
Many ministries.
One church family.
From learning and care to worship, wellness, and service, your generosity helps people find faith, connection, and a place to belong.
When you give…
You help people receive care when they need it most.
During January’s winter weather, Room in the Inn welcomed 14 guests, including nine children. Care Ministries equips people with resources and support through grief, hardship, and life transitions.
Care Ministries
When you give…
You help children grow in faith.
170children attended Vacation Bible School
Children’s Ministry
When you give…
You bring our church family together.
Staff, volunteers, and members bring ministry to life throughout the week.
Churchwide
When you give…
You sustain the ministry behind every story.
Finance & Generosity
When you give…
You support women serving in faith and action.
Together, the spring and fall Children’s Consignment Sales raised $60,000 this year.
GUWF
When you give…
You give young children a place to learn and grow.
GUMP is preparing to serve children on the autism spectrum, with a full launch anticipated for fall 2027.
GUMP
When you give…
You make people feel welcome.
Hospitality
When you give…
You make spiritual guidance and care possible.
We celebrate Todd Wilson’s ordination as a minister.
Pastoral Ministry
When you give…
You help people find a church home.
“My church family is truly my greatest support system.” — Becca Keel
Membership
When you give…
You give faith a voice.
Music Ministry
When you give…
You nurture lifelong connection and belonging.
Launched in 2026, GUMC’s mahjong group brings generations together. Chesley Porteous is leading the initiative, including Mahjong for Missions.
Older Adults
When you give…
You create space for recreation, wellness, and community.
OLEC
When you give…
You help young people build faith and lasting friendships.
Fourteen young people celebrated confirmation this year.
Youth
A NEW MINISTRY · SPECIAL SPIRITS
When you give…
new ministries take root.
Born from the need to provide for underserved members of our community, Special Spirits welcomes individuals with special needs and their families into a place of connection, belonging, and care.
A warm welcome to Kate McDonald!
Caring for the places we share
Improvements & upgrades
When you give, our spaces are renewed for worship, fellowship, and welcome.
Milestones
Celebrating 25 years of service
Leola McAdams was recognized for 25 years of service at GUMC. We are grateful for her dedication to our church family.
A church family across generations
“Now, I get to watch my two children grow up in the same loving atmosphere that was so influential to me when I was roughly their ages.”BECCA KEEL · GUMC MEMBER
Read more of Becca’s story +
“I started attending GUMC when I was in sixth grade. My parents were members at a different church, but it didn’t have a great youth program, so I started coming to GUMC with my friends. That was nearly 30 years ago, and it is one of the greatest joys of my life to still be connected to some of the adults who welcomed me with open arms back when I first attended. I was married at GUMC, had both of my babies baptized at GUMC, and now, I get to watch my two children grow up in the same loving atmosphere that was so influential to me when I was roughly their ages. It is my home away from home, and my church family is truly my greatest support system. I will never be able to put into words how thankful I am to belong to this church.”
A welcome that changed everything
“Seeing the mission statement truly lived out by the congregation is what drew me to GUMC.” Chelsey Selheimer says she felt welcomed and, through Confirmation for Grown-Ups, called to join.
A growing story of faith
New beginnings.
Lasting belonging.
Each number represents a person, a family, and a new chapter in a life of faith.
Confirmations14
Baptisms11
Received into membership37
“I see the fruit of your faithful gospel living almost daily through your outreach, prayers, giving, encouragement, mission work, and pastoral care.”
Rev. Tim Carpenter
Faithful with what comes next.
Our next chapter includes a budget plan to meet 100% of our Connectional Giving to the Conference, while working to retire outstanding debt, build our endowment, and replenish building and grounds contingency funds.
Your continued generosity helps sustain the ministries people count on and prepares us to serve in the years ahead.
The next impact starts with you
Be part of what’s next.
Prayerfully consider how your generosity can help someone grow in faith, find a place to belong, and experience the love of Christ.
Give or make your commitment ↗Continue to GUMC’s official giving page for online giving and Estimate of Giving options.
Questions about giving?
Contact the church office at 901-754-7216 for help with giving or making a commitment.
Our shared mission
A welcoming community of faith, committed to loving God and loving others, serving Christ and sharing him, transforming lives and making disciples.