LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (October 4, 2023) - The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas has received a grant of $1,249,972 from Lilly Endowment Inc., focusing on serving the local Methodist church by providing resources and support for leadership development.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas awarded a grant for $195,655 to The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) 12th Street Health & Wellness Center. With the grant, UAMS will purchase essential imaging equipment for the clinic.

Rev. Wayne Clark, President and CEO, (left), and Rev. Mackey Yokem, Director of Leadership Ministries (right) for The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, delivered the final $50,000 grant award installment to Philander Smith University representative Dr. Charles Donaldson (center) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

There was much to celebrate at the 37th Annual Bishops’ Club Luncheon hosted by The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas. This year’s event, held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Little Rock’s Camp Aldersgate, included a record attendance crowd and featured speaker Michelle Ator, Chancellor of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is celebrating 60 years! Join us from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 23 for food and fun at our Little Rock Office.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas announced the recent hiring of Rev. Dr. C.E. McAdoo of Little Rock as a Gift Officer in their Little Rock office.

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is celebrating 60 years. Join us 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2023 for food and fun!

The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is seeking congregational partners for new and creative Mission projects. The Grant Committee of the Foundation has established a program that awards up to $10,000 for new, creative, and innovative ministries that promote the mission of the United Methodist Church.

By Rev. Eva Englert-Jessen

There are many things I love about the Methodist church. I love the Wesleyan understanding of grace that always invites us into a deeper relationship with God, ourselves, and all of creation. I love our commitment to mission and service. I love how connectional we are.