The North Unitarian Universalist Congregation Newsletter

December 2010

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From your Board and Committees!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As I write this, I am thinking about the Thanksgiving service and bread communion that we just celebrated. What a wonderful experience that was. It reminded yet again how much I appreciate this congregation and what it stands for. We are all very lucky.

In addition to preparing for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the finance committee, Reverend Ritchie and the board have been engaging in another November/December tradition – preparing and discussing the budget for the next year. The stewardship campaign has concluded and we can now get down to business solidifying everything.

I would like to thank Laura Howe and all the members of the stewardship committee for their hard work this year. I would also like to thank everyone for carefully considering their pledges. Unfortunately, due to changing circumstances within the congregation, the total pledges this year were down from last year by almost $14,000. By now, you will have received something from Reverend Ritchie regarding our plans to alleviate this deficit. We would like to conduct a one-time, special pledge campaign during the first weeks of December. We are asking everyone to look carefully at their unique situations and consider whether they can provide an additional pledge for next year. If those who can could commit to just a little bit more each month, we will be able to fill the gap with ease.

We will be having a congregational meeting on December 19, 2010 to present and vote on the 2011 budget. It would be wonderful if we can come to that meeting and report that this was a successful effort. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any issues, please do not hesitate to talk to me.

Until next month,

Nina Webb-Lawton

November 20 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

You may view a summary of the November 20, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting by clicking here or by requesting the file from the office (740-657-8081, ext. 1).

Thanks for your Faithful Giving…

The holidays are approaching! During this busy time, your faithful and consistent giving is so appreciated and necessary to staying on budget.

Remember: you can always mail in an offering or pledge check, even if your schedule keeps you away from services. Just mail it to: NUUC, Attn: JGD, P. O. Box 541, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

Pledging statements for the period through December 31 will be mailed out the middle of January. If you have any questions about the status of your 2010 giving or other pledging matters, feel free to call the church office at 740-657-8081 and talk to Rev. Ritchie (RevRitchie@aol.com) or Jeri Dill (nuucjdill@aol.com).

Treasurer’s Report for October 2010 Outlined below is a summary of the financial report presented to members of your Finance Committee and Board of Trustees for the month of October, 2010:
	Actual $ Rec’d. and Paid	Budget (Planned Receipts and Payments)
October, 2010
2010 Pledge Offerings	10,658	11,542
Non-Pledge Offerings	1,648	0
Rental Revenue	175	150
Ways and Means-Fundraising	0	353
Total Income	12,481	12,045
Total Expenses	13,679	12,043
Year-to-Date
2009 Pledge Offerings	2,250	0
2010 Pledge Offerings	107,404	115,417
Non-Pledge Offerings	11,747	0
Rental Revenue	1,907	1,500
Ways and Means-Fundraising	613	3,529
Total Income	123,921	120,446
Total Expenses	122,887	120,425

Respectfully submitted,

Koralleen Stavish

Treasurer

Congregational Meeting Dec. 19

Your Board has called a Congregational Meeting for after the service on Sunday, December 19 for the purpose of discussing and voting on the 2011 budget. All are welcome to stay, although only members may vote on issues. (Sitter service will be extended until 12:45pm).

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