Tag: Stewardship
President’s Blog for October 2020
As I’m drinking a cup of tangerine tea, relaxing for a moment during a day of raking dirt, digging in edging and helping a large area of our yard recover from “the big dig” of a full septic system replacement, I realize that I … read more.
Introducing Our Tahoma UU Budget Drive
I am writing to introduce myself to you as the chair of our 2020 TUUC Budget Drive. Were it not for COVID-19 upending every aspect of our lives, I would have spoken from the podium at TUUC. This year’s budget … read more.
My Stewardship by Jonina Wright
I’m Jonina, and I’ve been a member of this congregation since 2015, almost four years. My husband, Aaron, and I started attending TUUC when we moved to Tacoma almost 5 years ago, and officially became members when we were expecting our son, Julian, who is … read more.
My Stewardship by Christine Chansley
I’m going to keep this simple by trying to authentically answer only two questions: Why am I here? Why do I pledge?
Question 1: Why am I here?
I come to TUUC because I think this world is a very messed up place on many levels – … read more.
Personal Stewardship
It’s that magical time of year- resolution season!
My birthday is New Year’s Eve, which makes me a Capricorn. What are we known for? Planning! Goal setting! And moving with goat-like sturdy stubbornness towards achieving our goals.
As such, this makes New Year’s Eve is doubly … read more.
Stewardship for Us – Together As a Congregation and As Unique Individuals
In the months since the pledge drive this year, I’ve had the opportunity to take a few classes and seminars on church stewardship via Stewardship for Us, a company that focuses on helping Unitarian Universalist congregations “envision, plan, and implement stewardship programs.”
Based on these classes, … read more.
Rummage Sale Reflections and Auction Dreams
“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away.”
The moment I realized I wanted to join a church was at an event called Blintzapalooza at Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia. Blintzapalooza is Temple Beth Hatfiloh’s annual fundraiser, … read more.