Valley Unitarian Universalist

A unanimous vote of the membership at June 3, 2018 Annual Meeting approved the start of a capital campaign for campus improvements.

Architect Wendell Burnette (Wendell Burnette Architects), hired by the congregation for consulting services, presented the results of the five-month data collection process, and recommendations for campus site improvements.  Members present agreed that the congregation’s growth and ability to meet our longer term goals is dependent on having more and improved worship, faith formation, and parking space. 

The Capital Campaign Committee hired Stewardship for Us (SFU) to perform a Next Steps Weekend (Nov 16-18), followed by a feasibility study (in December), to determine our readiness for beginning a capital campaign. 

A congregational conversation on November 18, 2018 included a presentation by Kay Crider from SFU to give us her first impressions, thoughts, and recommendations, and take questions from members and friends.  She will follow up with the Board and the Committee to finalize plans for the feasibility study.  A sampling of members and friends will be contacted for private meetings in December to discuss their hopes for the project and help Kay to prepare recommendations for a capital campaign.

The Capital Campaign Financial Feasibility Study has been completed, and so far  the results indicate that we should be able to raise enough money within our membership to take steps towards improving VUU’s campus in ways that will truly support our mission and programs. The Capital Campaign Committee is continuing to analyze the report and to explore additional funding mechanisms in support of our collective vision. The Capital Planning Committee is working hard to develop options based on various levels of funding. The options will be presented at a special congregational meeting on February 10^th. The Feasibility Study  is available here: http://www.vuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Financial-Feasibility-Report-VUU-Dec-2018.pdf

As we continue this journey together, we remain mindful of how an improved and more beautiful space can make a powerful difference in our ability to pursue our own spiritual paths and to share VUU’s message of love, service, and justice with a wider, more diverse audience. Please join us on February 10^th as we continue to plan our collective future.