On Saturday, March 6, UUFS launched its annual budget drive with an enjoyable dinner in the Fellowship Hall. The Hospitality Committee under the direction of Frann Weaver organized the ample food and refreshments. Naomi Reed presented information on the budget and pledge process, and Ed Steffes explained the “Into the Future” capital campaign. John Wright provided some light-hearted rhymes, while Susan Beverly read her poetry of a more serious kind. The Zen Monkeys were on hand with their great musical entertainment. The beautiful table decorations were given away as door prizes, along with the grand prize of a VIP parking place!

Potluck Dinner

Exciting Financial Presentations

Door Prizes

Entertainment by the Zen Monkeys

Sign up with Frann Weaver, indicating what you intend to bring.
ATTN: Frann Weaver  uufs@uufs.net

Here is a quick overview of the campaign. Please read the article in the February UUtopia  for a more detailed explanation.  

“Into the Future”
Capital Campaign

Goals

To become debt-free by retiring our building loan by December 31, 2012

To eliminate loan payments from the annual operating budget starting July 1, 2010

To fund quarter-time ministry entirely from the operating budget

To lay the financial foundation for a future expansion of ministry

To save over $4,000 in interest payments

Loan information

Principal balance (after February 1, 2010 payment): $38,531

Interest rate: 6.5%

Maturity: September 1, 2017

Payment: monthly $539.08; annual $6,468.96

Proposed payoff schedule

Paid from the “Into the Future” fund:

Monthly payments from July 2010 to December 2012 (30 payments = $16,172)

Final payoff in December 2012 ($26,321)

Total: $42,493

Capital campaign target: $42,493

That amount is similar to the amount of our annual pledges.

On the average, we need donors to make a one-time capital campaign pledge similar to their annual budget pledge.

Payments on the capital campaign pledge may be made anytime between now and December 2012.

Kickoff: Annual Congregational Dinner

The dinner on March 6 will launch both the annual budget drive and the capital campaign. Pledge packets will be distributed at that time.

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Habitat for Humanity’s Interfaith Relations Committee Fundraiser at Uno’s Chicago Grill

Habitat for Humanity’s Interfaith Relations Committee will be hosting a fundraiser for their 2010 Interfaith Build.  Under the direction of Kim Greene, Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity, this event will take place every Monday during the month of February during the hours of 11am-11pm at UNO’s Chicago Grill.  Present your voucher to your server and 20% of your total bill will be donated to IRC 2010 Build.  Vouchers have been distributed among the Government buildings, banks, churches and some of the local businesses in the area.

In addition to the percent of sales, there will also be a table set up with information on Wicomico Habitat and a jar placed for additional donations.  Some of the friendly volunteers for the Interfaith Relations Committee will be assisting with hosting and visiting your table while you dine.

Please support this worthy cause by joining us for a wonderful meal at Uno’s Chicago Grill!!

HabitatHumanity-UnosGrill-2010

For further details, including information on how to contribute, see the UUSC website.

Trish Greene has also provided the following list of organizations to which our individual members might wish to donate:

UNICEF (1-800-4UNICEF)
Direct Relief
Yale Haiti
Partners In Health
World Food Program
Red Cross
Mercy Corps (1-888-256-1900)
Save the Children
Lambi Fund
Doctors Without Borders
The International Rescue Committee
CARE

If you donate online, be sure that the website is legitimate. The FBI has issued an alert regarding bogus websites posing as relief organizations.

Drum circles have developed into three main types: “culturally specific”, such as Middle Eastern or West African groups, “facilitated circles” with drums from any culture, and “anarchic” circles – improvised communal drumming with no designated musical leader.

Bring a drum or other percussion instrument or just come for the experience. Percussion instruments include but are not limited to hand drums such as djembes, bongos, doumbeks, tablas, tambourines, shakers, frogs, sticks, cymbals, even bells! Instruments are recommended but not required.

This is a free event; donations to the UU are appreciated.  Join the group to stay connected at http://groups.google.com/group/sbydrummers.

A Christmas Eve service will be held on Thursday, December 24 at 7:00 PM.

collects for Life Crisis

Donations are being accepted at UUFS starting Sunday, December 13 and ending Sunday, December 20, 2009

We will be collecting donations of the below listed
items for Life Crisis this year. Help us make someone’s
Holiday Season special!

Snow shovel
Shower curtains and bath mats
Twin sheets
Various sized batteries
Pillows
Gift cards to any location (i.e., Chuck E Cheese, Wal-
Mart, Regal Cinemas, etc.)

Social Action Committee – UUFS
We will be accepting donations from December 13th—
December 20th. We want to deliver the items to the
Center on Monday, December 21st.

Anyone wishing to provide a cooked dinner for Christmas
Eve delivery, please contact Tina at Life Crisis in
advance to let her know
(410-860-4532).

Print version: UUFS-LifeCrisis-Donation2009

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Cinema Circle

Religious Education for Adults

at UUFS

6:00 PM on a 5’ x 5’ Screen

SUGGESTED DONATION $2.00

Discussion immediately following the film.

Pot Luck Pizza, Snacks & Beverages.

Friday, December 11: CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS (2005) Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western world’s most popular Christmas traditions — from the significance of December 25th and its relationship to winter solstice to the enchanting legend of Santa Claus and Prince Albert’s 1841 unveiling of the Christmas tree. (60 minutes)

Click for a preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5T5ibb2E9I