Mar 1, 2026

Our theme for this year’s Annual Appeal is Belonging and Thriving - Together. As we are confronted with national discord and uncertainty about our future, it is vitally important that we build and strengthen our connection to each other and to communities of faith committed to justice work. This orientation is especially resonant this year in the swirl of unrest here and around the world. We are grateful for our UUSE caring community of faith, where we are free to express our thoughts and feelings without fear of reprisal.
Rev. Josh will kick off the 2026 Annual Appeal with the March 1 Sunday service. Each member and friend will receive a letter with information on our accomplishments from this past year and our aspirations for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027). This year we again ask each member and friend to complete a pledge form and electronic funds transfer (EFT) form (if desired) and return them to the church office. In addition, we will offer pledging potlucks to be together and share our hopes and dreams for UUSE.
If you have not returned your letter or attended a potluck by March 16, a steward will contact you. The Annual Appeal ends on Sunday, April 6.
In our forthcoming letter, we describe financial challenges we continue to face that with your creativity and generosity, we can overcome. This is what makes us a resilient and thriving community. We look forward to sharing our talents, time, and treasure with you and this beloved community. Thank you for your contribution.
The Stewardship Committee: Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Stan McMillen, Patricia Wildes (chair), Jerry Myers, and Phil Sawyer
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