Investing in the Strength and Future of African American Congregations
For more than four decades, the Jubilee Fund has supported the ministry, leadership, and vitality of African American congregations throughout the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic.
Established in 1982 with proceeds from the sale of the Jubilee Health Center in Henderson, North Carolina, the fund was created as a lasting investment in African American Presbyterian ministry. Today, income generated by the fund's principal continues that legacy by supporting mission and ministry in five key areas:
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African American clergy recruitment
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African American Christian education
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African American congregational leadership and development
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African American youth ministry
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New initiatives that strengthen and sustain African American congregations for future generations
Jubilee Fund grants are designated for programs and initiatives that benefit African American congregations of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the communities they serve within the geographic bounds of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic.
How Jubilee Funds Are Awarded
The Jubilee Fund Committee receives and reviews applications and recommends funding for projects that advance the purpose and priorities of the fund. Recommendations for awards are forwarded through the Synod's Grants/Awards Committee for consideration by Synod Assembly.
Help Continue the Jubilee Legacy
The grants, scholarships, and ministry opportunities made possible through Synod funds exist because generations of Presbyterians chose to invest in the work of the Church—and that legacy continues through today's generosity.
Individuals, groups, and congregations may make gifts to the Synod designated for a specific ministry or purpose. Long-term support may also be provided through estate bequests, beneficiary designations, securities, real estate, annuities, and other planned gifts.
Your generosity helps ensure that the Jubilee Fund can continue investing in leaders, congregations, young people, and innovative ministries—strengthening African American Presbyterian ministry today and helping it thrive for generations to come.
Please review the three linked documents to apply and contact the Synod staff for assistance, if needed.
The Old Jubilee Health Center in Henderson, NC.
The Jubilee Trust Fund was set up with the proceeds from the sale of the building.
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