The Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA
This large, dynamic congregation has been supportive of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for years. And amazingly, they reached the heights of generosity during their Association Sunday service on October 12, 2008—held in the face of most challenging economic circumstances—where they were able to raise $10,902 to Grow Our Spirit!
First and foremost, their amazing success can be attributed to the leadership of their three ministers; each made a generous pledge, and together, they asked the members of their board of trustees to do the same. At the service, Rev. Michael McGee announced that the ministers and board had made lead contributions, and the congregation followed their lead to become the second-highest contributing congregation on Association Sunday 2008
The congregation was further inspired to help us Grow Our Spirit by a visit from special guest minister that Sunday. Rev. Beth Graham, UUA Associate Vice-President for Stewardship and Development, spoke about growing our faith in spirit—and about her personal experience growing up in the Arlington congregation. She reminisced about her childhood there, and described how much the church community had helped and supported her. Even today, Rev. Graham’s connection to the congregation is evident, and her presence affirmed the interconnected nature of our entire Association of Congregations.
Each year, nationwide celebrations of Association Sunday serve to generate funds to help us grow as a movement; and more importantly, they honor and deepen our connections to one another. Through their gift, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Arlington, VA, has reinforced our shared belief that together, we can accomplish what we cannot do alone. For that, we are deeply grateful.
This work is made possible by the generosity of individual donors. Please consider making a donation today.
Last updated on Thursday, September 8, 2011.
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