1. UUCB Annual Pledge Drive 2017-2018
“Living Our Values”

2. Our pledge drive goal Our anticipated budget for 2017-2018
is over $292,000.
Most of that amount must
come from pledges.
This year, our pledge goal is $238,000.
With everyone’s help,
we can achieve it!

3. Key Dates Kickoff Party, March 24 Pledge Sunday: March 26
Early pledging: March 29 to April 1
Canvass visitors training: April 2
Canvass visits: April 3 to April 15
Pledge drive ends: May 1
Finance committee creates budget for
Annual meeting on June 11

4. Our goal will allow us to…
pay all our staff a fair wage according to UUA salary scales.
prepare for unanticipated changes or events which will impact our budget.
nurture our inclusive church community to make the world a better, kinder place.
operate our building for all the growing purposes to which it is dedicated.

5. Reasons why we give: We give because we all matter
We give because we value our minister and our staff
We give to enrich the lives of children through religious exploration
As an inclusive congregation, we give because some others cannot
We give as a reflection of our values
We give to share our beautiful building with the larger community
12/27/2018
UUCB Pledge Drive

6. How you can help Consider what priority our church holds in your life
Decide on the level and frequency of your pledge
Complete and sign a pledge form
Drop it in the basket, bring it on Sunday or send it to the church office

7. What does it cost per month?
$ 8,501 = Sunday worship services*
$ = music program
$ 4,430 = religious education(RE)*
$ 4,421 = administrative costs
$ = community outreach
$ 1,286 = annual “fair share” UUA dues
* includes indirect costs such as utilities

8. UUCB by the numbers 16 = new members this past year
43 = participants in Chalice Circles
50 = children and youth in RE program
92 = new visitors this past year
109 = average adult Sunday attendance
199 = current members
846 = attendees at “Concerts for a Cause”
18,500 = dollars for Charities with Soul

9. THANK YOU!