Fiscal Year 2026 Dates and Deadlines for the Annual Program Fund

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The Annual Program Fund is the primary source of income for the Unitarian Universalist Association’s larger ministry in the world. Congregational contributions to APF make possible the things that we could never do as individual congregations.

Anxiety makes us fearful and fear brings on a sense of scarcity. How do we cope with the thorny aspects of stewardship in high anxiety times? We look for the abundance. And it is there.

While our congregations are not meeting in person, many of us are wondering how to continue to collect funds. One way is digital giving, whether that is through text or app. We explore four possible sources for digital giving currently used by UU congregations, how they work, fee structure,...

Collaborative campaign garnered more than $100 million in new legacy gift intentions.

Throughout many changes, this magazine has remained a benefit of membership in a UU congregation.

The 2019 Stewardship Sermon Award Winner is Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Kanter for his sermon, "Tomatoes for the Future".

‘I was just swept off my feet by the labor movement.’

Webinar video: What difference does a strategy of “abundance” create in a giving campaign and how can we use lessons from “asset-mapping” and "appreciative inquiry" to create excitement and joyful community discernment about what makes your congregation special.

A Canvass Conversation with Reverend Christina Leone-Tracy, Senior Minister at Fox Valley UU Fellowship in Appleton, Wisconsin. Last year, the congregation put a new emphasis on giving as a spiritual practice and had a "reverse offering" with excellent results. ...

Consider donating generously to help Unitarian Universalists and others impacted by Hurricane Florence.

Religious educator Aisha Hauser ‘has not just brought dignity—she has redefined dignity,’ says award presenter Jessica York.

The Rev. Danielle Assunta Di Bona receives the UUA’s highest honor for years of service and chaplain work.

Leaders are not only financially generous (although they are that indeed!) but they have and encourage a generous spirit and appreciation of the world; they are quick to inspire others, to give of themselves as well as their time, talent and treasure, and are working to find ways to be a “permission giving” organization that empowers others to move forward with ideas that help fulfill the congregation’s mission.

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