Countdown to Association Sunday 2008
Print this timeline in chart format (PDF)Helpful Tips for Planning a Successful Service
If Your Association Sunday Service is Scheduled for October 12, 2008
March (or 7 months before your service)
- Save the Date!
- Get authorization for a service and special collection.
April (or 6 months before your service)
- Put up the Association Sunday poster.
- Place a banner ad on your website.
- Do we have your request for envelopes yet?
May (or 5 months before your service)
- Look into doing a pulpit exchange with a neighboring congregation.
June (or 4 months before your service)
- Have you checked out our other online worship and organizing resources?
- Begin soliciting lead gifts, consider making one yourself!
July (or 3 months before your service)
- Do we have your service date and request for materials yet?
August (or 2 months before your service)
- Start organizing your service, including lay participation.
September (or 1 month before your service)
- Publicize your service and special collection in your newsletter.
- Ask for an average of $50 per member.
October (or the month of your service)
- Have a great Association Sunday!
- Tally and send in checks.
November (or one month after your service)
- Thank you so much for your participation!
- Don’t forget to send in your Association Sunday sermons!
For more information contact associationsunday @ uua.org.
Last updated on Monday, April 7, 2008.
