What is Stewardship?

Webster's Dictionary defines STEWARDSHIP as the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care.

We are blessed to belong to a faith community that places generosity, hospitality and justice as the goals of our spiritual journey together.

We understand that although our gifts of time and talent are generous, our gift of treasure to this beloved community is crucial to our becoming a more hospitable and justice seeking congregation.

Often we think of stewardship as only a financial decision. We have to fund the operation of the church and each of us agrees to do so to the best of our ability. But stewardship isn't just about money. We are stewards of many things such as our families, our relationships, our health, our Earth. . .

That is why I believe stewardship and giving are spiritual exercises. The giving of our time and talent and treasure to everything that matters to us, what we care for, what we love, means it is far more than just a mechanical decision. It is an act of love, and, after all, isn't love at the heart of our faith?

This year the congregation celebrates 60 years of service, and as we embark on our next 60 we ask that each of us think about how important it is that we steward our beloved community to the highest level of which we are capable. We look forward to you playing your spiritual role in our journey over the next 60 years.

-- Rev. Michael McGee

The Three Virtues of Stewardship. . .

HOSPITALITY: hospitable treatment

JUSTICE: the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action

GENEROSITY: a quality or fact of being generous; abundance

UUCA has a lot to look forward to this spring and beyond. In our 60th year, leadership has been inspired to see in our complex tapestry, a substantial thread that communicates "always making room;" room for radical practice of hospitality, generosity and justice. In so doing may you be inspired to dig deep and recommit your time, talent and treasure that we may articulate and pursue dreams of leadership, programming, and facilities worthy of our large and influential congregation.

-- Sarah Munson, Chair
UUCA Board Chair

We have so much. . .

What if we had more?

Here are some things we can do with 20% more:

• Pay our full UUA Fair Share, so we are in right relationship with the UUA and can fully participate in all UUA programs
• Expand our social justice activities
• Shrink our carbon footprint
• Support the Parish Nurse program and expand the pastoral care program
• Hire a volunteer coordinator
• Increase Share-the-Plate Sundays to increase our impact in the community
• Make the website more informative and user-friendly

What do you want UUCA to do with more money? Please share them with us at Stewardship@uucava.org.

Submitting your pledge:

The easiest way is online - Just click here.

Mail in your pledge by printing and filling out brochure. Click here

Email pledge@uucava.org
include amount of pledge (monthly or annual amount), your name & phone number.

Paying Your Pledge:

Automatic Debit from Checking
Contact Administrator Bill Peters to begin this process.

Automatic Debit OR Credit Card
Contact Administrator Bill Peters.

Cash in plate each Sunday
Pay in cash on Sunday:put money in envelope with your name on it to receive credit toward pledge fulfillment and a tax deduction

Check in plate each Sunday
Drop checks in collection plate each Sunday. On memo line: 2008-09 Pledge.

Mail check to
UUCA
4444 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22204
or
drop checks in the collection plate at Sunday worship services. Memo: 2008-2009 Pledge.

Stocks or Securities
Contact Ramona Miller

Questions
Contact Bob Gayer

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This page was updated on February 28, 2008