Supporting
UUCR through Financial Generosity
Help us to grow our church and
our faith, to reach out to the broader area and world
communities. Help our many strong
hearts to beat together as one strong church. Give
generously to UUCR!
UUCR's Annual Pledge Drive
The UUCR Pledge Drive is an annual event held in
the late winter and early spring to raise money for UUCR's operating
budget.
This year's Drive raises
money for the Fiscal Year 2011 budget, which covers the period from July 1,
2010 through June 30, 2011.
How
does the Pledge Drive work?
Everyone who attends UUCR is asked to make a financial pledge for the
coming fiscal year (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011). Each pledger fills out a pledge card indicating the
amount of his or her pledge. Pledges can be paid all at once or over
time through the year.
This year, most pledges will be collected at services on Pledge Sunday, March 7th.
Pledge cards will also be accepted for several weeks in March after each service.
But if you miss that, you can mail your pledge card to the office or
pledge online. Contributions to UUCR
are tax-deductible.
Why
should I pledge financial support to UUCR?
Because our wonderful church programs are important to you. It takes a
lot of money to keep the church programs running. Expenses for the next
fiscal year (July 2010 to June 2011) are expected to be about $700,000.
We need to raise 84% of those costs from pledges–hence our Pledge Goal
of $583,000.
With approximately 243 pledges, we need an average pledge of about
$2,400 per family to reach our goal.
Not everyone can pledge at that level, so we hope many will choose to give
more than $2,400 to support our church home, a place of LOVE, LEARNING,
JUSTICE, & BEAUTY, where we welcome everyone.
What
do I get for my financial support?
With your financial support:
- We grow spiritually with year-round worship, sermons that challenge
and inspire, music from and for our hearts, and our meditation and ministry
groups.
- We build our beloved community. From quilters, crafters, walkers,
and book groups to small group ministries, UUCR is a place to welcome visitors,
find friends, have fun, and grow together. We care for each other, provide
support in times of need, and rejoice in our shared community.
- We care for our church home, which requires heat, electricity,
cleaning, maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
- We teach our children and youth in lively religious education
programs and expand our horizons with a vibrant adult education program.
- We build social responsibility with programs for the homeless,
marriage equality, peace advocacy and support for rainbow teens.
- We gain from the perspectives and experiences of intern ministers
and help them prepare for their own ministries.
- We support the environment by reducing our energy use, installing
energy efficient heating & A/C units, and new energy-efficient windows.
- We support national and regional UU organizations that give voice to
our UU principles.
- We provide for an exceptional staff. Our wonderful minister, intern
minister, RE director, music director, pianist, administrator, and
administrative assistants enrich our lives and support the work of this
church.
How
much
should I pledge?
Consider your values, your commitment, your
income, and your needs. Then give as generously as you
can! The “Fair Share Giving Guideline” below suggests three
levels of support. Where do you see yourself?
- Supporter:
- UUCR is a significant part of my life and
promotes my spiritual well being.
- Sustainer:
- UUCR is central to my identity and I'm
committed to sustaining our programs.
- Visionary:
- I am committed to both the present and future
vitality and growth of UUCR.
Some are able to give at the higher end of the
table while others are
able to give less. We only ask that you give as
generously as you can. Whatever the size of
your contribution, it will be greatly appreciated. Only
together can we make our church a vibrant community.
UUA
Fair Share Giving Guidelines
Annual
Pledge
|
Gross
Income
|
Supporter
|
Sustainer
|
Visionary
|
|
$10,000
|
$200
2%
|
$300
3%
|
$500
5%
|
|
$25,000
|
$500
2%
|
$750
3%
|
$1,250
5%
|
|
$50,000
|
$1,500
3%
|
$2,000
4%
|
$2,500
5%
|
|
$75,000
|
$2,250
3%
|
$3,375
4.5%
|
$4,500
6%
|
|
$100,000
|
$3,500
3.5%
|
$5,000
5%
|
$6,500
6.5%
|
|
$150,000
|
$5,250
3.5%
|
$7,500
5%
|
$9,750
6.5%
|
|
$200,000
|
$8,000
4%
|
$11,000
5.5%
|
$14,000
7%
|
|
$300,000
|
$15,000
5%
|
$18,000
6%
|
$24,000
8%
|
|
