Logo with the words "Finance Forward" in large letters, a compass symbol in blue, and "Hope Springs United Church" beneath.

What We Do

Finance Forward is a congregational team looking at how Hope Springs funds its ministry and cares for its building. The second update, shared in September 2026, holds two truths side by side: a real financial gap, and a congregation with real gifts to bring to it. Read the full update here: LINK

We have adopted the expression future-generating because it reflects our vision and captures the direction we hope to grow.

Finance Forward Work Plan
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Cover page titled "Questions about our church budget," mentioning five conversations needed, with logos of HS, UC, and Forward, against a light blue background with a circular design.
A finance-themed presentation slide with a light blue background and a clock face outline. The slide features a question about the real return on our space, with additional questions about costs and options. The bottom of the slide has the logos 'HS UC Finance Forward' in navy blue and lime green.
A motivational quote about the true cost of actions, with a background resembling a clock face, and the text 'HS UC FINANCE FORWARD' at the bottom.
A page from a guide titled "NO. 5 How do we change the way we talk about money?" with a subtitle about financial culture and conversations. The header includes the logo of HS UC Finance Forward.
A church informational graphic with the title 'What can we do with the capital we have?' and a subtitle about the importance of trust funds in church life, featuring a logo for 'HS UC Forward' at the bottom.
A quote about investing in the future, with a background resembling a clock face. The quote reads: "NO. 4 Who else should be invested in our future? The wider community also has a stake in this place. Who else should be part of this story? How do we invite them in?" At the bottom, there is a logo with the text "HS UC FINANCE FORWARD".

  • We have adopted the expression future-generating because it reflects our vision and captures the direction we hope to grow.