Thank you for support!
Pledge Campaign
From Our Minister
As we enter our fourth year together, I am reminded of the power we hold as a congregation. We hold one another in times of crisis and transition, offering assistance and presence. We offer all ages opportunities to learn and grow and to build our capacity to make a difference in our community. From support of anti-poverty programs like the I-HELP program to organizing with Valley Interfaith Program, we take our role as a community advocate and leader seriously. From the Our Whole Lives curriculum to UU the Vote and from small group ministries to social gatherings, we gather, grow and give to a shared future. I invite you to give generously in our pledge campaign so that we can continue to build our power and capacity as a congregation while also tending to each other with love, care and compassion. It’s an honor and a joy to serve as the Senior Minister of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation alongside
all of you.
-Rev. Sarah
From Our Board President
Thank you for thoughtfully making your pledge! Your donations throughout the year sustain VUU, allowing us to create community and work towards a better world. Your pledge allows us to be a reliable employer, to be good stewards of our Sanctuary and property, and to plan our future. I am forever grateful to be part of this community with you. VUU brought me lifelong friends, opportunities to grow as a father, a leader, a musician, and citizen of the world. I hope we can take a moment to reflect on our relationship with VUU as we make our pledges this year. It takes everyone, so thank you for being part of this community.
-Mark Foote, VUU Board President
Who Are We?
In these challenging times, we at VUU stand united as a beacon of hope for personal and religious freedom, and in support of marginalized groups in the wider community. Here we find love, acceptance, and a spiritual home that nourishes and connects us with the most important things in life. The VUU umbrella has room for all individuals seeking spiritual growth, no matter what their age, race, or identity. We honor the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We are welcoming to those who feel isolated or lost in the larger world. This is why we love VUU, and with that love comes the desire to see VUU continue to prosper.
VUU means different things to each of us:
- Sunday Services
- Faith Formation
- Music
- Social & Environmental Justice
- The Warmth of Community
- Hope for a better world for ourselves, our children, and the wider community
In fact, several of these — or maybe all of these — are meaningful to many of us.
We are blessed with a staff and leadership team that give generously of themselves. Support for them, for each other, and for our many diverse programs is part of our proud tradition. Together, we are saving the world by transforming hearts, opening minds, and nurturing spirits. This is why we give.
When you support VUU, you are also supporting your values here AND in the wider community. Whether you attend regularly or occasionally, your financial partnership with VUU supports your values. Your pledge makes a big difference — EVERYWHERE.
80% of our income comes from our committed pledges. Our success depends on all of us. Let’s all work together to grow VUU, because VUU is a great place to be!
Annual Pledge Campaign
To make financial planning and budgeting more efficient, run an annual pledge campaign for VUU’s Program year for July-June.
WHERE DO YOUR PLEDGE DOLLARS GO?
The chart on the right shows the percentage of total pledge dollars that support each of the major program areas at VUU.
GIVING TABLES
You might want some guidance about possible levels of support for VUU.
