ALL HANDS ON DECK

VUU StewardSHIP 2008

VUU MissionThe Valley Unitarian Universalist Church is a welcoming community that honors diversity in all its forms. We strive for social justice and environmental responsibility, nurture each person’s life-long spiritual journey, and create a place of peace and celebration as we encounter the mysteries of life.

Valley Unitarian Universalist Churchwww.vuu.org

6400 W. Del Rio Street * Chandler, AZ 85226-1746Phone: 480-899-4249 * Fax: 480-899-2408

E-mail: office@vuu.org

VUU CovenantLove is the doctrine of this church. The quest for truth is its sacrament. And service is its prayer. To dwell together in peace. To seek knowledge in freedom. To serve humankind in friendship. Thus do we covenant.

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We can change the World

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Dear Members and Friends,

We invite you to join us on our quest. This is a call for “All Hands on Deck” for the Annual Stewardship Campaign! This year is crucial to our future. Will our good ship, the “VUU Promise”, leave the harbor and venture boldly into a bright future? Or will it remain anchored in our port, leaving the good news we have here asa well kept secret?

Come with us on our voyage to the future. Our journey is hopeful and guided by our doctrine of love, and with the wind of positive change in our sails. Just imagine what we could do withour crew united, working together as a loving, caring community. Our task is to visit every port possible to help create a peaceful, gentle and much greener planet where every person is treated with the inherent dignity and respect they deserve.

Lone JensenMinister

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

WHO WE ARE - WHAT WE DOBridge of Love Cabaret UU Women's Circle Celebration of Milestones Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Adult Choir Over 200 Children Shoebox Ministry Desert Lotus Zen Group Caring and Concerns Neighborhood Contacts Adult RE Classes democratic Covenant Groups Prescott Retreat Lunatarian Weekend Worship Associates Monthly MUUGS Activities Kids’ Christmas Play Sacred Earth Circle Thanksgiving Potluck/Group Gobble de’Benneville Pines Visioning Weekend SAWUURA Wilderness/Religious Association New UU Classes UU Christians Moments for Meditation Young Religious UU’s (YRUU’s) Spiritual Ministry Olympia Brown Women’s Group Humanists Assistance to Shut-ins Bead Babes Children's Choir Spiritual Nourishment Dedicated Staff  Paz de Cristo Bunny Clarke Award Over 350 Members Lay Led Sermons Long Range Plan MUUGS Spring Canoe Trip VUU Bookstore UU Day at the Legislature Coming of Age Mentoring Culture Club VUU Players Knit Wits Chalice Lighters Sermons Recorded Worship Memorial Garden Newsletter IT/Web Team Green Sanctuary VUU Café VUU House Band Halloween Party Interweave Circle Suppers VUU Men’s Group Great Books Discussion Group Science & Religion Covenant Groups Special Needs Veterans for Peace VUU For Peace Souper Bowl Unlimited Potential Guest At Your Table Whispering Hope Ranch Teaching Church/Internship VUU Orchestra Holiday Arts Festival Heart’s Desire Auction Christmas Pageant Child Dedications Designated Charity of the Year (Chandler Christian Community Center) Minister’s Dusty Desert Corner Aesthetics Team Intern Sermon Brown Bag Feeding the Spirit Circle Worship VUU Congregational Survey UU Bible Study Grocery Program Facilities Planning Team Intergenerational Holiday Band Christmas Day Hike Hand Chime Choir Family Caroling Party iGive.com WeeUUs Happy Anniversary Wishes Fair Trade Coffee Sermon Pod Casts Hanukah Volunteer of the Month Flower Communion Welcoming Congregation VUUSICA Culture of Stewardship and Giving Vesper Services Flower Girls/Altar Beautification All Music Service Search the Future Weekend

Thanks to the “Crew” of the VUU StewardSHIP Campaign:Donna Bennett * Jim Bennett * Melissa Bush * Garry Cantley *

DeeAnne Clowes * Linda Horton * Gloriana Hunter * Debbie Mark * Mike McBeath * Al McGarrity * Karen McGarrity * Chris Sar *

Anne Schneider * David Sheh * Debbe Simpkins * Nancy Wittenberg * and of course, all our stewards, captains and team leaders!

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Welcoming & Diverse Community (24%):Minister, Administration, Choir & Music, UUA connections, Building/Facilities, Lifespan Religious Education

Place of Peace & Celebration (30%):Choir & Music, Minister, Mortgage/Building/Grounds/Utilities, Lifespan Religious Education

Social Justice & Care of the Earth (10%):Green Sanctuary, Social Action Ministry, Minister, Choir & Music, Lifespan Religious Education

Quest for Truth (15%):Lifespan Religious Education, Minister, Administration

Love & Caring (21%):Minister, Caring & Concerns, Administration, Choir & Music, Lifespan Religious Education

Achieving our pledge goals will enableus to manifest our Five-Year Plan

MemberSHIPWe have “good news” to share with our community. We just need to tell them and invite them on-board.

ScholarSHIPVUU has excellent lifespan religious education programs for all ages. We aim to expand those offerings.

MusicianSHIPOur church has an especially strong music program for both adults and children. VUU is known for congregational singing and the VUUsica concert series.

LeaderSHIPBuild leaders from within. While leadership can be challenging at times, it is also very rewarding.

FellowSHIP & FriendSHIPCovenant groups and discussion groups. Sunday cafes and more!

Welcoming & DiverseCommunity

Place of Peace &Celebration

Social Justice & Care ofthe Earth

Quest for Truth

Love & Caring

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WorSHIP Inspirational sermons. Moving music. We must do these things and maintain our position as a “fair compensation” congregation.

ApprenticeSHIPThere is an increasing need for additional professional help including a part time Associate Minister.

StewardSHIPEnhance our beautiful physical facilities. Green Sanctuary. Support of community groups.

Proposed 2008-09 Stewardship Campaign Target Budget:$385,000* Supports Our Mission

* Represents portion of the total VUU budget to be raised through the Stewardship campaign. The target budget builds the infrastructure for future growth as outlined in our congregational 5-year plan.

Holy SHIPHelp patch a hole with your pledge!

Pie chart depicts planned percent of expenditures by area

Percentages and Descriptions listed in Table to the Right

VUU Rocks

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ADD Salaries, Commissions, Bonuses, Owner’s/Partner’s Draw +

Pensions, Annuities and IRA/401k Distributions +

Interest Received, Dividends Received, Net Rents +

Social Security, Disability Payments +

Capital Gains Received, Royalties, License Fees +

Income Sub-Total =

DEDUCT Child Care, Special Needs Care, Elder Care, Higher Education -

Medical Premiums, Major Medical Deductibles, Uncovered Medical -

Deduction Sub-Total =

FAIR-SHARE INCOME (Income Less Deduction) =

Use Table to calculateFAIR-SHARE INCOME

Suggested Fair-Share Giving Guide