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 am stewarding myself. I am “practicing the ethic that embodies the … Continue reading President’s Blog for October 2020
Introducing Our Tahoma UU Budget Drive
Dear Congregation of TUUC, 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 drive will be conducted in its entirety using recorded videos, emails, … Continue reading Introducing Our Tahoma UU Budget Drive
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 now two. When Tori asked me to give a stewardship … Continue reading My Stewardship by Jonina Wright
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 – the state of the environment, discrimination in so … Continue reading My Stewardship by Christine Chansley
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 special for me — celebrate my birthday AND I … Continue reading Personal Stewardship
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, and some brainstorming sessions, we have some exciting new … Continue reading Stewardship for Us – Together As a Congregation and As Unique Individuals
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, and all the proceeds benefit local Olympia nonprofits — … Continue reading Rummage Sale Reflections and Auction Dreams