Purpose The purpose of the program is to provide financing for relatively inexpensive projects in three broad categories: congregational mission, environmental stewardship, and critical/emergency. Projects may include, but are not limited to: Elevators, stair lifts and accessibility ramps High...

Statement of Purpose The primary purpose of the Unitarian Universalist (UUA) Loan Guarantee Program is to facilitate the continued growth, in the broadest sense of the term, of member societies. The program is designed to encourage congregations engaged in acquiring ownership of a piece of land...

Statement of Purpose The primary purpose of the Unitarian Universalist (UUA) first home grant program is to facilitate the continued growth of congregations seeking to purchase their first piece of land and/or building or to construct its first spiritual home. It is possible for a congregation to...

Statement of Purpose The primary purpose of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Building Loan Program is to facilitate the continued growth of member congregations. The program provides affordable financing for three types of building projects: Building or buying a new spiritual home...

Should congregations borrow money from their own members for capital improvement projects? It’s an option that some congregations have used, but it’s not without pitfalls. “There are all sorts of reasons why it’s not a good idea,” said Wayne Clark, the Unitarian Universalist...