The Endowment Fund is our past, present, and future. Bequests established the fund. According to our By-Laws the fund exists to “provide a long-term base for church growth and improvement.” That goal has been ably met by the work of our appointed Endowment Committee. The congregation asked that the endowment be invested in companies that […]
All change happens in collective work! Let’s harness our power at UUCT to show up in force in 2024 to work on the issues at stake. Our first gathering to begin planning is Sunday, May 5 at 12:30 pm in Room L or on Zoom. Get started by viewing the UU The Vote Launch Guide […]
The Food for Thought discussion group will meet April 14th this month right after church at 12:30pm in Room L. I hope you’ll have time to join us. Bring a bag lunch and some snacks to share if you’re so inclined and be ready for an engaging discussion focused on food and climate, or anything […]
Our Movie and a Meal event on the Ides of March was a great success. Twenty people came out for the event where we enjoyed hearty chili with rice and as much bread as one could eat, along with some tasty cookies and cupcakes. A big thanks to all those who brought in the food […]
We would love to invite you to join us at SUUSI this summer, July 21-27 in Radford, VA, a fantastic week long adventure with some of the most favorite people you will ever meet. The Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute is an intentional community of UUs and kindred spirits, including all ages and races, LGBTQIA+ friendly, singles, […]
I want to start this newsletter by inviting contributions in the form of spoken word, dance, poetry, music, art in any form from congregants to support the service on March 17, that explores Transformation. It would be neat to see visual artists during the service in the process of crafting their oeuvre; or hear a […]
Board minutes for the January 25, 2024 UUCT board meeting were approved at the February meeting. Those minutes, along with the January 2024 Financial Reports can be viewed using the links below: January 2024 Board Minutes January 2024 Financial Reports The Executive Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Room C and via […]
Pledge income in January remained strong, exceeding our monthly budgeted amount by almost $2,000. Current year pledges received this fiscal year total 53.8% of budgeted amount, or 66.4% of budget when prepaid pledges are included. The January target was 58.3%. Receipts for other recurring income of $2,866, including $1,348 in rental income, brings our current […]
You ask: “Why should I make a pledge of financial support? I know that it takes money to pay staff and keep the lights on and have insurance and pay for all the things that keep our church going. So, I put money in the collection plate or donate online; sometimes I send a check. […]
At the recent Asking Budget meeting the congregation approved withdrawing $32,500 from the Endowment Fund to support the 2024-2025 budget. That vote only serves to help balance oneyear’s budget. The Endowment Fund exists “to provide a long-term base for church growth and improvement.” That opens the question of how many ways the fund can be […]
