From Standing Committe
“Pledging is about closing the gap between our intentions and our actions. This work indeed is a spiritual practice writ large.”
-Anonymous
Why do Don and I pledge? It’s simple: because we know our contribution makes a difference in supporting and building “our” church. It is at once a spiritual practice and a practicality. Very convenient!
Unlike other denominations we UUs get to choose our own ministers and spend our money the way we want to. We are the church and our contribution makes a difference. Don and I know that if we give generously we will get it back tenfold.
How can you put a dollar amount on the support we have received raising our three children? Each of them, different as the seasons, has been profoundly influenced by the programming and their relationships with the staff, other children and the adults of this congregation. Among other things, they know deep in their bones that service and social justice work make a difference and help create meaningful lives. We are forever grateful for this and view our financial support of this congregation in part as our pledge of stewardship for today’s youth.
There is much about this church Don and I cherish and support with our gifts time and money, the above mentioned are but part of a whole - how we want to be in this world; if we give generously this church can be more.
Our Budget Drive will begin on March 2nd and last through March 31st. The amount that is pledged will determines our budget for the fiscal year 2008-2009. We are on the cusp of new ministry; help us make it the best it can be. You are the church and you do make a difference!
In good spirit,
Deb Seymour, Chair Standing Committee
