In order to establish a perpetual memorial for her beloved son, John C. Dayton, Bertha C. Dayton entrusted funds to the Congregational Home Missionary Society at ther death. The will stipulated that income shall be used in aiding and assisting rural, small town or village churches in the state of Michigan and in the support of their pastors and families.
Grants are awarded by the Vital Growth Mission Area Team of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ.
Applications will be available soon!