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Chalice
Lighters |
To become a Chalice
Lighter, click here!
Help support our “1
out of 2 @ $10” campaign – become a Chalice Lighter and let your
friends at church
know about this valuable program!
For an “Intent
to Apply” form, click here!
For a “Chalice
Lighter Grant” application, click here!
To
see who your Growth Committee Liaison is, click here!
What is Chalice
Lighters?
The Chalice Lighters program was established to
"Promote and Strengthen Unitarian Universalism" by facilitating
congregational growth. Individuals participate in Chalice Lighters by making
contributions to the Chalice Lighters fund three times a year. The donated
money goes to fund growth projects planned and implemented by congregations in
the Pacific Central District.
How does the Chalice Lighters Program Work?
Individuals are encouraged to make three donations
per year to raise funds for specific growth projects. There are six levels at
which persons may sign up: $250 (Beacon), $100 (Benefactor), $50 (Builder), $20
(Believer) and $10 (Basic). All contributions are appreciated! Checks are made
out to the PCD with "Chalice Lighters" written on the memo line. All
donations are tax deductible.
As a Chalice Lighter, you will be sent a letter
telling you about the current "call" to be funded. This letter will
explain some of the details regarding the current project and request that you
send in your pledged amount.
What is the “One
out of Two @ $10 Campaign?”
Imagine if one out of every two members in our PCD
congregations gave at least $10 three times a year to each call? With a 2008
membership of 6700 congregants, that would mean that we could raise more than $100,500.00
for the growth of Unitarian Universalism in the Pacific Central District! This
level of contributions could make a HUGE difference in the growth of Unitarian
Universalism in this district. But we need your
help to convince more members of PCD to participate in this vital program!
How to apply for a Chalice Lighters Grant
An “Intent to Apply”
application must precede a Chalice Lighter Grant application in order to
provide adequate time for the District staff and the Growth Committee to assist
a congregation in completing its full application; the Chalice Lighter Grant
application will require a congregational growth plan to be included with the
application.
You will find both the “Intent to
Apply” and the “Chalice Lighter Grant” application at:
www.pcd-uua.org, or contact the District office at:
August
15 September
30 October
November
15 December
31
January/February
February
15 March
31 April
The underlying goal of any proposal should be the growth of Unitarian Universalism
in our district.
Your congregation's board should approve any grant
proposal. Innovative and multi-congregational grant proposals are encouraged.
Preference is given to congregations that have at least 10% of their membership
signed up to be Chalice Lighters.
Electronic submission of your Chalice Lighter
applications is strongly encouraged.
You will find links to the “Intent to
Apply” document and “Chalice Lighter Grant” application at
the top of this page, or you may contact the District Office at:
Phone: (510) 601-1437 / FAX: (510) 601-1439
E-mail:
ChaliceLighters@pcd-uua.org or
at pcd@pcd-uua.org