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Chalice Lighters |
To become a Chalice Lighter, click here!
Help
support our “1 out of 2 @ $10” campaign – become a Chalice
Lighter and let your friends at church know about this valuable program!
For an “Intent to Apply”
form, click here!
For a “Chalice Lighter Grant”
application, click here!
What is Chalice Lighters?
The Chalice Lighters program was established
to "Promote and Strengthen Unitarian Universalism" by facilitating
congregational growth. Individuals participate in Chalice Lighters by making
contributions to the Chalice Lighters fund three times a year. The donated
money goes to fund growth projects planned and implemented by congregations in
the Pacific Central District.
How does
the Chalice Lighters Program Work?
Individuals are encouraged to make three
donations per year to raise funds for specific growth projects. There are six
levels at which persons may sign up: $250 (Beacon), $100 (Benefactor), $50
(Builder), $20 (Believer) and $10 (Basic). All contributions are appreciated! Checks
are made out to the PCD with "Chalice Lighters" written on the memo
line. All donations are tax deductible.
As a Chalice Lighter, you will be sent a
letter telling you about the current "call" to be funded. This letter
will explain some of the details regarding the current project and request that
you send in your pledged amount.
What is the “One out of Two @ $10
Campaign?”
Imagine if one out of every two members in
our PCD congregations gave at least $10 three times a year to each call? With a
2006 membership of 6827 congregants, that would mean that we could raise more
than $102,405.00 for the growth of
Unitarian Universalism in the Pacific Central District! This level of
contributions could make a HUGE difference
in the growth of Unitarian Universalism in this district. But we need your help
to convince more members of PCD to participate in this vital program!
How to
apply for a Chalice Lighters Grant
An “Intent to
Apply” application must precede a Chalice Lighter Grant application in order
to provide adequate time for the District staff and the Growth Committee to
assist a congregation in completing its full application; the Chalice Lighter
Grant application will require a congregational growth plan to be included with
the application.
You will find both the
“Intent to Apply” and the “Chalice Lighter Grant”
application at: www.pcd-uua.org, or contact the District office at:
pcd@pcd-uua.org / (510) 601-1437.
August
15 September
30 October
November
15 December
31 January/February
February
15 March
31 April
The underlying goal of any proposal should be the growth of Unitarian
Universalism in our district.
Your congregation's board should approve any
grant proposal. Innovative and multi-congregational grant proposals are
encouraged. Preference is given to congregations that have at least 10% of
their membership signed up to be Chalice Lighters.
Electronic submission of your Chalice
Lighter applications is strongly encouraged.
You will find links to the “Intent to
Apply” document and “Chalice Lighter Grant” application at
the top of this page, or you may contact the District Office at:
Phone: (510) 601-1437 / FAX: (510) 601-1439
E-mail:
ChaliceLighters@pcd-uua.org or
at pcd@pcd-uua.org