Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth
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<strong>Unitarian</strong> <strong>Universalist</strong> News <strong>of</strong> the Twin Ports<br />
August 2009<br />
Consultant to Help Us on Fall Canvass/Capital Fund Drive<br />
This congregation has addressed major financial issues in the past, but none bigger than the one facing us this fall.<br />
As we conduct another capital campaign to reduce our building debt, we must increase the total raised for the<br />
operating budget in the annual canvass by about $50,000 (25%) over last year in order to avoid budget cuts in<br />
2010. Why? Two main reasons: the generous support <strong>of</strong> the operating budget by the Zeppa Family Foundation will<br />
end, as planned, after this year, and we will need about $15,000-$20,000 to carry out our search for a new<br />
minister.<br />
To meet this challenge, we will hire a consultant to help design and carry out this combined operating/capital<br />
campaign. We want to share with each <strong>of</strong> you where we are financially and where we need to be. Much more<br />
about this in the next couple <strong>of</strong> months.<br />
Paul Borrmann, for the Finance Council<br />
Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe<br />
together. ~Carl Zwanzig<br />
Connections Social<br />
Fourth Wednesday in August – Featuring Salmon Pasta by Ann Fryberger August 26, 2009, 5:15 p.m. UUCD<br />
Social Hall<br />
$4.00 over age 10, $1.00 age 10 and under - Cash Appreciated<br />
Sign up by August 23rd at the Connections Social table in the social hall so the cooks know how much food to buy<br />
and prepare.<br />
Ann Fryberger will need volunteers to help her with this August social – email her at ann@thefrybergers.net to<br />
learn how you can help. Each month a new group <strong>of</strong> volunteers are sought to sponsor future socials which is a<br />
great way to get center stage in promoting a program, committee, or group.<br />
These gatherings are not fundraisers but are operated at breakeven and were created to accomplish at least the<br />
following:<br />
• Build community (kids get to know other kids, adults get to know other adults, long time comers get to<br />
know newcomers, etc.),<br />
• Provide busy families with a healthy meal at a low cost<br />
• Programs and committees could schedule meetings such as Adult Enrichment forums, etc.<br />
Hope to see you and your family there! Don’t forget to sign up.<br />
Newcomers Information Session Sunday, August 16 at 11:00am in the Library!<br />
Newcomers' Information Sessions are held in the Library on the third Sunday <strong>of</strong> every month. All newcomers are<br />
encouraged to attend, and it's wonderful when a few "old timers" drop in, too. (Hint. Hint.)<br />
Newcomers' Information Sessions are an opportunity to meet other newcomers, congregation members, and our<br />
Interim Minister, Gail; as well as an opportunity to learn a little more about our congregation and about <strong>Unitarian</strong><br />
Universalism, in general.<br />
Snacks and childcare will be available, and you will receive a Newcomers' Packet chock full <strong>of</strong> good stuff. For more<br />
information, call or e-mail Kathy S. at the UUCD Office, 724-0308 or uucduluth@gmail.com.<br />
UUCD Family Swim Night<br />
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835 West College Street <strong>Duluth</strong>, MN 55811 218/ 724-0308 http://www.uuduluth.org
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