2026 - 2027 Canvass Pledge Drive
One Tapestry, Many Threads
One Tapestry, Many Threads
Make Your Pledge:
The Canvass is UUCR’s annual pledge drive—a crucial time to come together, renew our commitment, and directly fund UUCR’s mission, programs, and staff. This year, our theme, One Tapestry Many Threads, calls each of us to action, honoring the unique contributions of every individual—past and present, from all faith traditions, and especially those who may feel unheard or unsafe in today’s world.
As you consider your giving level for the year ahead, think about what you bring to UUCR, our community, and our country through your contributions. Likewise, think about how UUCR inspires, challenges, and supports you. Your part in weaving the UUCR tapestry is important and valued.
Save these important Canvass dates!
March 8: An inspiring canvass message from the Rev. Dr. Rebekah A. Savage
March 2-23: Canvass committee volunteers available in the lobby to provide information and help with your pledge commitments.
March 29: Fellowship and Gratitude Dinner
You may fulfill your pledge with a single gift payment or pay it down in weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual installments through June 2026. Our Canvass team is happy to work with you on a payment plan that makes it as easy as possible to support UUCR with courageous generosity.
You can read more about the Canvass, check out the latest budget data, and make a pledge online. Just go to Realm on the UUCR home page and hit the "+Pledge" button.
Fill out our Pledge Google Form
A confirmation email will be sent to you once your form is submitted.
Pledge card.
You may obtain a pledge card at the Canvass table in the lobby or request a physical pledge card by emailing us at canvass@uucr.org.
The UUCR Board of Trustees 2026-2027 Canvass request is $713,135, an increase of 8.8% over our current fiscal year budget—a lofty goal, but a
necessary one if we are to care for our congregation and underserved neighbors, as well as address current challenges to our democracy.
UUCR needs your presence, your passion, and your philanthropic support.
As a part of our covenant, all members are expected to make a financial pledge that reflects their ability and commitment to our shared values. There is no minimum pledge amount, and you do not need to be a member to make a pledge. We encourage everyone to give a gift that is meaningful to them. The amount of your pledge will depend on your life situation, your hopes, and your journey. Be assured that every gift is valued, stewarded carefully, and received with deepest gratitude by our community.
You may not know that pledges make up 68% of UUCR’s annual operating budget. The need for financial support is obvious, but the need for pledging might not be. By pledging your support in advance, you make it possible for our congregational leaders to plan for the upcoming 2026 -2027 budget
year.
Your pledge provides these blessings throughout the year:
Our excellent staff—ensuring steady leadership, engaging worship, and responsive ministry
Programs and events that uphold our principles, from social justice to faith formation
Family and youth classes that nurture growth, learning, and connection for all ages
Music and arts ministries that inspire joy and creativity
Safe, welcoming spaces—inside and outdoors—for worship, fellowship, and outreach
Access to remote services and programs for those unable to attend in person
Each person’s unique talents and contributions are like threads in a tapestry, creating a rich and vibrant picture. We are blessed that our worship tradition that values us as individuals, like the beautiful threads and yarns in a tapestry. We are blessed with minds, hands, and communities that help us fight for justice and work for a better world. It takes people, planning, and money to do that. Our UUCR 2026-2027 budget supports that work.
It is our highest priority is to fully support our excellent staff and prevent the loss of their contributions to our congregation. We also must plan for the maintenance and repair of our aging facilities and landscape (four of our buildings are close to 60 years old). Expenses include custodial services, utilities, building and grounds maintenance, trash and snow removal, water, sewer and insurance.
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) helps to strengthen and expand Unitarian Universalism beyond our own congregations. We aspire to remain an Honor Congregation to help our denomination grow and to nurture the next generation of UUs. In the past year, we achieved this honored status. Our full contribution to the UUA to sustain their annual programs is estimated to be $39,275.
This year, our commitment to our values calls for bold action. We must raise the budget to answer the urgent needs in our community and world.
By fully supporting our staff, we ensure that beloved programs—like youth classes, music ministries, and Sunday worship—continue to thrive and adapt to changing needs. For example, your pledge keeps our Music Director and our Pianist leading our exceptional music program and our Assistant Minister for Lifelong Faith Formation providing vibrant, thoughtful programs for our children.
Addressing facility repairs means safe and welcome spaces for everyone. Maintaining beautiful, functional buildings and grounds also means we can host events, classes, and community gatherings that welcome all—families, elders, newcomers, and friends. Your support sustains outreach an of lid justice, allowing us to help those in need, advocate for equity, and be a beacon of hope.
Our continued full contribution to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) supports the wider UU community and helps nurture the next generation. Last year, we achieved Honor Congregation status—let’s keep that commitment strong.
Thanks to your generosity, UUCR’s finances are strong. This stability allows us to keep pace with fair staff compensation, invest in long-needed
repairs, and expand our reach to those in need—both within our community and beyond.
Have more questions? Contact us at canvass@uucr.org!