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Golden Cane Award

Preachers' Aid Society of New England

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Funder: Jointly presented by the New England Conference Commission on Archives and History and the Preachers' Aid Society of New England

Geographic Scope: New England Conference

Purpose

The Golden Cane Award is presented to the ordained elder in the New England Conference who has the greatest number of years of service in Christian Ministry.

Award Details

Recipients: Ordained elders only
Criteria: Greatest number of years of service in Christian Ministry
Recognition: Formal ceremony and recognition within the Conference
Recent Recipient: The Reverend Steven Seminerio was presented with the award on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in a ceremony at Deaconess Abundant Life Communities in Concord, MA. Rev. Seminerio served churches throughout Massachusetts for 22 years.

Contact Information

Address: 51 Charles Wesley Court, Wells, ME 04090

What Preachers' Aid Society of New England actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2
Total given: $380K
Median grant: $190K
Range: $30K–$350K

By dollars: Massachusetts 92%, New Hampshire 8%. Top recipient cities: Methuen, MA; Salem, NH.

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United Methodist Foundation of New England · Salem, NH

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