Winter 2019 Chalice Lighter Call

MidAmerica Region Chalice Lighters

Since the early 1980’s, the goal of the Chalice Lighter program has remained the same: to help fund the specific growth projects of individual congregations by pooling together a number of donations from Unitarian Universalists across our region. And thanks to the generosity of Chalice Lighter donors, we have been able to consistently fund projects from all corners of the region.
For the Winter 2019 Chalice Lighter call, the MidAmerica Regional Chalice Lighter Committee has chosen to fund growth projects from the following congregations:
The Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bemidji, Minnesota, is seeking funds to build a Peace Center that will serve as both a gathering space for the congregation and a means to connect with the community. They believe that creating a welcoming space for all—especially learning spaces for children—will encourage individuals and families to join their fellowship. They would also like to include as many environmentally sustainable features into the building as possible.
The Michael Servetus Unitarian Society in Fridley, Minnesota, has for the past year and a half been actively exploring new buildings in hopes of moving out of their current home which they’ve outgrown. As part of the process, they would like to engage the services of Stewardship for Us (https://stewardshipforus.com) to help them make their intention to move to a new building a reality by providing consulting and capital campaign support. Their hope is to move into a space where they can realize their mission and dreams as soon as possible once they’ve found the right building.
Both of these congregations are UUA Honor Congregations, which means they have made their full requested financial contribution to both the UUA and MidAmerica. And they have made a commitment to increase the number of Chalice Lighters within their congregations.
To donate to this year’s Winter Call, please visit https://www.uua.org/midamerica/giving and make your donation by March 31, 2019.
Grant Applications for the Spring Chalice Lighter Call are being accepted until February 15, 2019. To submit an application, visit https://www.uua.org/midamerica/giving/chalice-lighters/apply-cl-grant.