2024-2025 Generous Life Pledge Drive

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.
I hope some day you’ll join us and the world will be as one.”

John Lennon

As Unitarian Universalists, we all have big visions for our church — for who we are and what we want to become. Our visions ask us to choose a life of service and action, within a beloved community we hold dear, grounded in generosity and justice. To view Gary Barnes Pledge kickoff video click here.

Why We Pledge

What we do today ensures future Unitarian Universalists a place for their hopes & dreams.

As Unitarian Universalists, we have big visions not only for our vibrant, welcoming church but for the world around us. We accompany each other on life’s journey by making promises (covenants) to achieve some of our visions and goals by getting invested in our beloved community and generously giving financially to support and sustain these goals. What we do today ensures future Unitarian Universalists a place for their hopes and dreams. This is why we pledge.

An annual budget is necessary for our commitments. We budget so we can sustain the operating costs/repairs of our building, compensate our excellent staff, provide great worship services (including a choir), give our youth and adults intriguing RE programs, and help sustain the UUA. In the past, we were falling a bit short in meeting our budget goals—but more than survive- WE WANT TO THRIVE.

We want to spread the light of this liberal faith and progressive voice in Wilmington. We are the church of the open mind, helping hands, and loving hearts. Let’s reach more of our potential by giving to meet our goal of $290,000.

Sunday Morning Offerings

Pledges are not the same as Sunday Morning offerings. While donations during the weekly offering are greatly appreciated, they are an unpredictable means to support all the congregation’s activities.

How To Pledge

It takes people to be a community but it takes money to address our everyday needs, future visions, spiritual longings, and commitment to one another.

As we rebuild after years of Covid, let us imagine not only surviving to meet needs, but thriving to achieve hopes and dreams. Your pledge ensures that our support and talents are a welcoming sign to our future in this time of ministerial transition.

Many have found it helpful to check out the Fair Share Pledge Guide.

To pledge now please complete the form below.  The forms will also be sent to member homes and available at the pledge table during the drive.


Imagine

what wonderful things happen when we do our part to help make our home and the world a better place. Let this be the year we do more than survive; we generously give to thrive.

To ‘Make Your Pledge’ for this Fiscal Year July 2024 – June 2025, please tell us the amount you plan to make as your regular contribution, and submit the ‘Make Your Pledge’ Form below.

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  • How often do you plan to send your Pledge? Choose one option.

    Please choose Once a Year, Once a Month, or Once a Week, then enter the $ amount.
  • Amount you / your household plans to Pledge for WHOLE YEAR.
    Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.01.
  • Amount you / your household plans to Pledge EACH MONTH. (not your yearly amount, just the MONTHLY amount.)
    Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.01.
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    Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.01.

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Stating Your Pledge during our Thrive Pledge Drive enables us to plan ahead. 

If, at this time, you would also like to

PAY your pledge for 2024-2025 

please see instructions just below.

To pay your pledge for this Fiscal Year July 2024 – June 2025 you have several options. You may:
  • Schedule payments from your bank or financial institution
  • Mail checks to the church office (UUCWNC, 4313 Lake Ave., Wilmington, NC  28403)
  • Leave checks in the Sunday collection basket
  • Use our secure Online Donations platform

To ‘Pay Your Pledge’ today, please leave our website and go to our secure Online Donations platform.