Most well-liked partnership deal to assist WUMC church buildings ship improved giving expertise with Vanco’s industry-leading know-how
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vanco has been chosen as the popular associate for on-line giving and donation processing for the 456 member church buildings of the Wisconsin Convention of the United Methodist Church (WUMC).
Vanco is proud to associate with the Wisconsin UMC to supply protected, safe on-line giving to its members.
Vanco is now the popular associate for on-line giving for member church buildings of the Wisconsin United Methodist Church.
With safe, easy-to-use giving instruments that embody on-line donations, text-to-give and cell giving, Vanco empowers church buildings to meet their missions by simplifying the giving course of. By permitting members to see the affect their present may have on the ministry of their alternative, Vanco helps encourage generosity and drive engagement.
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“We’re excited to supply this plan to all of our Convention church buildings. Vanco has supplied years of safe donation processing for a lot of of our church buildings and this plan permits all of our church buildings to take pleasure in decrease charges and terrific customer support. Vanco can be a useful asset to any WUMC church that groups with them for his or her on-line giving and fee processing,” WUMC Treasurer Sarah Sneider stated.
Via its partnership with WUMC and its monetary department, the Normal Council of Monetary Administration (GCFA), Vanco provides inexpensive charges and educated 24/7 reside buyer assist to make sure a profitable giving expertise for each church buildings and members.
Moreover, WUMC member church buildings who associate with Vanco even have entry to useful advertising and marketing assist, together with webinars and content material for emails, newsletters and social posts. These precious instruments facilitate efficient communication for church buildings, conserving members related to the mission.
“We’re thrilled to associate with the Wisconsin Convention of the United Methodist Church to supply church members with a easy, impactful on-line giving expertise,” Vanco Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Dan Gretz stated. “This helps church buildings to perform their mission to serve each members and their group by bringing within the assets wanted to gasoline their work.”
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About Vanco
Primarily based in Minneapolis and Atlanta, Vanco serves those that enrich our communities. Vanco gives group engagement capabilities, digital fee and donation processing options, in addition to software program that permits organizations to function extra effectively. Immediately, greater than 47,000 church buildings, faith-based teams, nonprofits, faculties and academic organizations belief Vanco to simplify administrative processes, set up occasions and securely full transactions daily. Go to vancopayments.com to study extra.
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) -With the cut of a ribbon, the holiday festivities began in Wisconsin Rapids.
This year, they started the night with a bridge lighting ceremony to celebrate the new lights that were installed on bridges downtown.
Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher says, “It is beautiful, you see it in other cities around the state that have spent the money on making it happen.”
The lights took four months to install and will be a permanent fixture in the community, used for celebrations and events in the future.
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Soon, other lights came into view as the holiday parade kicked off. From fire trucks to beloved characters, it’s a perfect holiday tradition.
Brennan Agen, who brought his children to the parade, said, “The excitement in everybody and the holiday spirit just brings cheer to everybody.”
This year, organizers wanted to bring a little extra to the event. From the bridge lighting ceremony, a food truck, and around 70 floats, there was plenty to enjoy. Even a special after party with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Some favorites from the kids were the trucks, and of course, the candy.
Former Wisconsin basketball guard Chucky Hepburn put together his best performance of the 2024-25 season in the Louisville Cardinals’ blowout win over No. 14 Indiana on Wednesday.
As one of eight teams competing in the Battle 4 Atlantis non-conference tournament, Louisville decimated the No. 14-ranked Hoosiers 89-61 on Wednesday morning.
Hepburn was absolutely electric on both sides of the floor. In 29 minutes of action, the former Badger star registered 16 points, a season-high 10 assists and seven steals. Those numbers came on 7-of-10 shooting and 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Through five games with the Cardinals, Hepburn is responsible for averages of 11.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.8 steals in over 27 minutes per game. As of Nov. 27, his 3.8 swipes per contest are the second-best in the nation behind only UC San Diego’s Hayden Gray (3.86 SPG).
Hepburn, who flashed his defensive brilliance during his tenure in Madison, is morphing into one of college basketball’s most pesky perimeter defenders. He is also proving his worth on the offensive end — the guard is shooting over 51% from the floor for the Cardinals to start the season.
In 103 career appearances with Wisconsin from 2021-24, the point guard averaged 32.1 minutes per game, 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals on 42% shooting and 36% from three-point range.
In his absence, the Badgers have leaned on star wing John Tonje and sophomore guard John Blackwell. Wisconsin is off to a red-hot 8-0 start to the season and currently sits at No. 15 in the latest AP Poll.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers, losers of two straight will look to finish the 2024 regular season on a high note on Friday afternoon when they travel to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers enter Friday with a 5-6 record and are in danger of missing a bowl game for the first time in 22 years.
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The second year of Luke Fickell era not going to plan
The Badgers had hoped the second year of the Luke Fickell era would be more fruitful. After a 7-6 season last year, the Badgers went into the transfer portal this offseason and upgraded their quarterback position by nabbing former Miami (FL) starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke.
Van Dyke would play in just two full games before suffering a season-ending injury against Alabama in the third week of the season. Since then, the Huskers have looked towards redshirt freshman Braedyn Locke to lead the offense. As with most young quarterbacks, the results have been mixed. This season, Locke has completed 56.4% of his passes for 1,806 yards and 12 touchdowns while throwing 10 interceptions.
Overall, the Badgers started the season off 2-0 with wins over Western Michigan and South Dakota before falling to Alabama and USC. In October, it appeared that Fickell’s program was finding its stride with four straight wins over Purdue, Rutgers, and Northwestern but have since lost four straight games.
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The Badgers made a change at OC midseason
The Badgers fired their offensive coordinator, Phil Longo, earlier this month following a 16-13 loss to the Oregon Ducks. Longo came to Madison with the hopes of bringing the Air Raid offense to the Big Ten, but the transition to the offense has been largely unsuccessful for the Badgers.
This season, the Badgers are averaging just 24.7 points per game, their lowest mark since 2004. Additionally, their passing attack has only garnered 202.7 yards per game ranking 93rd nationally, their rushing attack is slightly better when it comes to nationally ranked with 164.4 yards per game, ranking 65th.
In their first game without Longo last weekend against Nebraska, the Huskers totaled 25 points and 407 yards from scrimmage including 292 passing yards.
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Friday will be the 134th meeting between the two programs since their first meeting in 1890. Through the first 133 matchups, the series is as tight as possible with Wisconsin holding a 63-8-62 advantage over the Gophers. The Gophers for a long time held the series advantage but a 14-game winning streak from 2004 through 2017, shifted the series in favor of Wisconsin. The Gophers over the P.J. Fleck era have been working to even it back up, doing so in 2022 with a a 23-16 win in Madison before the Badgers reclaimed the lead with a 28-14 win last season.
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