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Our 2016-2017 Pledge Goal is $147,000.<\/strong><\/span> This amount will support what we envision. As good stewards, all of us are expected to contribute to our spiritual home.<\/p>\n Saturday night, April 2, 2016<\/span> was a wonderful evening of dinner, music, dancing and conversation with one another and famous UUs: Kurt Vonnegut, Pete Seeger, Thomas Starr King, President William Taft, Joseph Priestley, Florence Nightingale, Alexander Graham Bell, Clara Barton, Henry David Thoreau, Abigail Adams, Bela Bartok, and George de Benneville.<\/p>\n Thanks to our wonderful Barbara Dev, coordinator for food and table assignments. What a terrific job. Thanks very much to table hosts, teens and everyone who brought delicious food enjoyed by the 93 attendees. Participant\u2019s ages ranged from 2 to 95. It was a truly inter-generational, interactive experience for everyone. Thanks also to the Licata Brothers\u2019 magnificent music. <\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve \u201cSprung\u201d into our future, please make your Financial Commitment<\/u> to insure that future. (Click here<\/em> to get a form.) For the next two years, as we engage a full-time minister, we ask that you make MVUUC #1 on your list of charities. UUA suggests a pledge of 5% of gross income, a strategy called Five to Thrive<\/u>. <\/strong><\/p>\n The UUA Suggested<\/u><\/em> <\/em>Fair Share Contribution Guide<\/u><\/em> may be helpful to you. <\/u>Our largest expense at MVUUC is for people—-our incredible staff—-those who bring us inspiration, music, programs for children & youth, wisdom, stories, religious exploration, personal support and more. For the first time in many years, the Board voted unanimously to engage a full-time minister<\/u> with a significant financial benefit package based on UUA guidelines. All members and friends, from students to retirees are encouraged to make a Financial Commitment.<\/strong> Please complete your Commitment Form<\/strong> before April 15th, or soon thereafter. Thank you.<\/p>\n INTO OUR FUTURE! Our 2016-2017 Pledge Goal is $147,000. This amount will support what we envision. As good stewards, all of us are expected to contribute to our spiritual home. Saturday night, April 2, 2016 was a wonderful evening of dinner, music, dancing and conversation with one another and famous UUs: Kurt Vonnegut, Pete Seeger, Thomas Starr […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33,56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fundraising","category-stewardship"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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\nMake our future what we envision. Pledge today. Pledge payments acceptable via check, bank draft or credit card. Contact Finance Chair or Treasurer for details. <\/p>\n <\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"