Stewardship
To be a steward of something means to conserve it; to give it attention and care, to cherish it, to be its guardian, to protect and sustain it, and to keep it safe.
Communities like UUFC are more important than ever in times like these. In order to keep doing the work that we do, both within our congregation and outside our doors, we need your support. Please consider making a pledge to our Fellowship.
A pledge is a promise of financial support, in whatever amount you choose, in the coming year. Pledging is important because it allows us to build our operating budget for the next year. Without your pledges, we can't plan for building maintenance, or RE curriculum, or staffing needs, or paying our bills. So please take a quick minute to submit your pledge today.
The world needs this congregation; and this congregation needs you. Thank you for your generosity!
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a thoughtful way to leave a legacy and have a lasting impact. Our Board takes such gifts very seriously for the long-term good of UUFC, and understands that by using these gifts wisely for long-term purposes, we encourage generosity and promote a culture of giving that will sustain us for the future.
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There are many ways to make planned gifts; the best choice depends on your goals. You may wish to consult with your legal and financial advisers on the tax consequences of various forms of giving. Of course, we welcome gifts of any size as well as non-monetary gifts. Any bequests other than cash or publicly traded securities, need to be approved by the Board of Trustees. We welcome gifts earmarked for special purposes, if that purpose is aligned with the general purposes of the church. Such gifts are said to be restricted. Since unrestricted gifts provide us with greater flexibility, they are preferred. But we will gratefully accept restricted gifts that support our mission.
In general, annual operating expenses are expected to be paid for through pledge fulfillment and other annual income, such as the proceeds from fundraisers. They are the foundation for keeping the doors open day in and out, year-long and are separate from any planned giving initiative.
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If you'd like to set up planned giving to UUFC, please reach out to us: admin@uufc.org.