The theme for our 2025 Annual Budget Drive is “Love at the Center” to remind us that love is our core spiritual value. Generous donations of time, talent, and treasure from members and friends are needed to maintain our church as a beacon of love and hope in a hurting world. Let each of us do our part to sustain and grow this loving flame.

In celebration of the generosity of UUCH members and friends during our “Love at the Center” Annual Budget drive, please RSVP to attend our Stewardship Banquet on Saturday, March 29 at 5pm. We’ll have a special meal, live entertainment, beverages, and childcare.

For our entertainment, “Alli and Friends” will sing and play folk and contemporary music. Alli Johnson is a popular local artist, CEO of a music production company, and long time member of UUCH. Additionally, a church favorite, teen Torin Kyemba will play his favorite jazz and classical on the piano.

Over 90% of our income comes from pledge commitments. We encourage you to take time to make a financial pledge during the month of March to allow us to budget for the church year beginning July 1st. We ask everyone to consider increasing their pledge this year, with an overall goal of increasing by 5%. That increase would account for inflation as well as enhance and enable programming, social justice outreach, and growth. We ask that no one gives beyond what is appropriate for them; every pledge is deeply appreciated and needed regardless of the amount!

Our UUCH website at https://uuch.org/connecting/pledge/ has links to RSVP for the banquet and to our online pledge form. Most will also receive a packet with RSVP information, a hard copy pledge form, and return envelope in the mail very soon. Hardcopy forms are also available on our bulletin board in Hospitality Hall.

We hope to see you at the Banquet on March 29! Please RSVP here by no later than March 23. If you cannot attend, a negative response on the SignUpGenius is greatly appreciated!/

Email Zena at stewardship@uuch.org for more information.