The United Church of God completed another very strong financial year on June 30, 2022. Following an “unusual” fiscal 2021, where the unprecedented coronavirus interrupted American life and business, fiscal 2022 brought quickly increasing gas prices, high inflation rates and talk of an economic recession. Both fiscal years resulted in high income for the Church, with fiscal 2022 exceeding prior year and budget expectations.

The world we live in and the national and global economies in which we operate have dramatically changed in the last few years, and will continue to change and likely decline in the future. We are reminded that there is one constant—one absolute Rock and Fortress we can rely on who sees us through rough times, pandemics, economic downturns and challenges, changing political environments and anything else that might come our way. Again, God has shown that He provides and will continue to provide for our every need.

Fiscal 2022 income exceeded $22 million. Most encouraging is that General Contributions (first tithe), Festival Assistance (second tithe), Assistance Fund (“third tithe”) and Holy Day Offerings all exceeded prior year and budgeted amounts. A number of estate and stock donations were also received during the fiscal year.

We certainly thank God for the resources He provides, and we thank members, coworkers and other donors who have supported this work. Please join us in prayer as we seek God’s will for the use and proper stewardship of the funds and resources He provides.

Final numbers for fiscal year 2022 will be released after the completion of the annual audit, which will be conducted in September. The complete audit report will be published in the January-February 2023 issue of United News