May 18th ASJ Collection

May 18th ASJ Collection

The Fair Fight Bond Fund is the only community-sourced immigration bond fund based in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest paying to release people from the violence and injustice that is immigration detention. As a network of community activism rooted in the direct requests of immigrants and detained people, the Fair Fight Bond Fund provides support in and outside detention through physical, emotional, linguistic, and financial assistance. We exist to provide hope and comprehensive support to detained immigrants with the goal of freeing people from detention, reuniting them with their loved ones, and working toward a larger vision of eliminating detention centers altogether. This fund is an initiative of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN).

The ASJ Committee thanks WUUC members and friends for their generous support of our monthly special collections, which take place during services on the third Sunday of every month (May 18th). Instructions for giving are posted during the service, and you can also donate anytime at https://onrealm.org/wuuc/-/give/now, or by sending a check to WUUC at P.O. Box 111, Woodinville, WA 98072. Please make checks out to WUUC and write “ASJ Special Collection” in the notes. Visit wuuc.org/collection.

Consider an Endowment Pledge

Consider an Endowment Pledge

The WUUC Endowment Fund is an investment in the long-term health of WUUC and can serve many significant purposes: a source for short-term funding of an activity WUUC would not be able to fund otherwise, or a means to take advantage of unusual major opportunities for growth or service, or even as a source of financial backup in case of major emergency. Consider making an endowment pledge commitment as part of your estate planning or as a one-time donation. Learn more at wuuc.org/endow.

WUUC – is Lighting Our World! PLEDGE NOW!

WUUC – is Lighting Our World! PLEDGE NOW!

Many of you are new to WUUC — Post -COVID members who were seeking – and found WUUC. What you are seeking is unique to you and we’re glad you found it at the Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church!

The Annual Pledge Drive is wrapping up and we hope you’ve discovered how WUUC is Lighting Our World with our growing congregation and expanding offerings to support our community.

So have you pledged yet? Yes I’m ready to pledge to WUUC!

Please join us in celebrating what makes WUUC a wonderful place and why we pledge our financial support every year.    

WUUC is 100% funded by membership so it is important we all contribute as best we can. Thank you!!

If you’re ready to pledge here is a link —>   Pledge Form

You can get more information about our pledge drive here:   Pledge Drive

Here’s a link to learn more about WUUC and how to get involved à WUUC – Get Involved!

Lighting Our World – WUUC Annual Pledge Drive

Link to pledge form: https://forms.gle/2N4panakizsyZDcw9

If you have any questions, let Jo Raymond know at: jozray@gmail.com.

Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church 2025-26 Budget DriveLighting Our World

WUUC Mission Statement

We connect and engage in joyful, inclusive, and intentional spiritual community to support one another as we help heal and transform the world.

Goal

The goal for this year’s budget drive is $330,000 in pledges.  

Your generous financial support will help ensure that WUUC can:

  • Pursue our mission
  • Provide a spiritual home for our members and friends
  • Be a liberal religious presence in the broader community.
  • Attract and retain new members, which are vital to the vibrancy of the church community.

Budget

  • 42% Minister
  • 35% Staff
  • 13% Facilities
  • 11% Board, Committees & Office

24-25 Pledge Statistics

  1. Average: $2000
  2. Median: $3500 Range:  $100 – $20,000
  3. Range:  $100 – $20,000 +

Community Offerings

  • Sunday Service
  • Choir, Piano, Guest Musicians
  • Circle Suppers
  • Men’s Breakfast
  • Super Seniors
  • Pondering
  • Ted Talk Tuesdays
  • Non-Fiction Book club
  • Camping & Retreats
  • Gen XYZ Nights
  • Cares and Concerns
  • Sister Circles
  • Religious Education
  • Social Justice Action
  • Social Justice Sunday Collections
  • Day School Space
  • The beauty of our nurturing community, church building and grounds
  • Our Dedicated Staff
  • Our volunteers
  • And so much more

Fair Share Information

Stewardship Committee

Co-Hosts: Leslie Morton &  David Goss-Grubbs
Chair: David Simons
Communication: Holly Beck
Stewardship Treasurer: Jo Raymond
Church Treasurer: Kermit Sprang
Calling Steward: Charlotte Benson

Questions about your pledge or how to pledge? Contact:  Jo Raymond at jozray@laura-akers

Link to  Pledge Form

Contact us: www.wuuc.org
19020 Woodinville-Duvall Road NE,
Mailing Address: P.O BOX111, Woodinville WA 98072

A Financial Commitment form is available at:

https://forms.gle/dy22EHsEnurTunrn6

WUUC Values, Purpose, Mission, and Vision Committee Recruitment

We are forming a committee to refresh our congregation’s values, purpose, mission, and vision (VPMV).  In the past several years, our congregation had experienced steady growth with new members post pandemic. With the current social climate, it is important to refresh our VPMV, involving the whole congregation.  We expect the committee members to engage most of the congregation through focus group discussions, consolidate the data, and present the final readout to the congregation in a year-long process. 

Please contact us if you are interested in participating.

Jeff Lu jlu@wuuc.org, WUUC Board President

Arianna Bryan abryan@wuuc.org 

Commitments: 

Each member of the core team (the “VPMV Committee”) will need to commit to the following: 

  • Attending each virtual committee meeting, which will take place up to several times monthly to get the plan started, then about monthly during the next church year as the process plays out, with more frequent meetings as needed. 
  • Attend VPMV Training (one of the committee’s meetings) to be trained on how to facilitate a Focus Group for the VPMV Process 
  • Facilitate at least 3 (possibly 4) Focus Groups of about 5 people each from the congregation, guiding them through the VPMV recreation process as trained; gather notes from each Focus Group in a common documentation area (Google Drive) for analysis and follow-through by the Committee
  • Support and participate as needed within the Committee to see the VPMV Recreation process through to the end.