By Jane Root, Stewardship Committee
As your Stewardship team considered a theme for our UUCWC annual December giving opportunity, we realized that giving thanks for all we have experienced and shared this year was what we wanted to celebrate. Here are a few examples of the vitality and commitment of our congregation for which we are thankful:
- The new construction and renovation of our beautiful church building
- The talents, energy, and commitment of our ministerial intern, Lisa Schilansky
- The return of Welcome Table Wednesdays
- Our Vespers service
- The marker acknowledging the land on which our church resides
- The arrival of Marilyn Gonzalez as our new church administrator
- Susan Irgang’s 14 years of dedicated service at UUCWC
- Welcoming five new members to our church family
- Continuing to share joys and sorrows
- The joy of new choir members and talented guest musicians on Sunday mornings
- The vitality and commitment of our congregation
- A meaningful annual General Assembly
- Rev. Kim’s inspiring leadership
While discussing the theme, we also asked, “Why wait until the end of the year to express our gratitude? Why not now? Why not a UUCWC Thanksgiving?” This year, instead of our customary end-of-year call to giving, we’ll ask for your generosity from November 10 through December 1. Many UUCWC members call this their 13th-month donation, but the amount you give is up to you.
Donations can be made via Venmo, PayPal, or check, mailed to the church, or placed on the plate. Please specify in the memo line that this is your “Giving Thanks” donation. For more information about donating to UUCWC, click here. https://www.uucwc.org/giving/donate
Was anything missing from our gratitude list? We want to know what you are thankful for. Email your thoughts and stories to givingthanks@uucwc.org any time between now and the end of the year. Your submission acknowledges that you’re allowing the church to share your story in a church publication.
For questions or more information, email stewardship@uucwc.org.
Thank you!