If you answer ‘yes’ to both those questions, it could benefit you to read on. A QCD is a charitable donation made with a withdrawal directly from your IRA and provided to a charity—such as your church. If done this way, you are not required to pay income tax on the withdrawal, which would be … Continue reading What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and why should I care?

Every winter, the Governing Circle and the Coordinating Circle ask the community for input into the congregation’s vision for our future. Your ideas, questions, and hopes go into planning for the budget, the stewardship drive, our annual meeting and next year’s goals. We will be holding a Town Hall soon (watch this space for date/time!), … Continue reading The Governing Circle Needs Your Suggestions:

We have had some changes to the INUUC Governing Circle. Nancy Freitag has resigned from the GC and Kathryn Alexander has stepped down as GC leader but will remain on the GC. Our new GC leader is Scott Fitzgerald. Nancy has agreed to replace Scott as the leader of our ongoing Ministerial Search Team. If … Continue reading Changes to our Governing Circle:

Rev. Crystal’s Availability – January & February Many of you are aware that brain injury-related health challenges have been a difficulty for me this winter. These health challenges now necessitate that I reduce the amount of time I spend working in the next few weeks to accommodate my recovery. I am sad to be unable … Continue reading From the Minister:

Register for 2024 Virtual General Assembly GA registration is now open! Adult registration is $280, and includes access to General Assembly 2024 in the Whova event app, as well as on-demand programming, featured speakers, and major worships. Register through February 29 with a down payment of $50 by selecting the Early Bird Payment Plan at … Continue reading Virtual General Assembly

Learn more or register here. A multi-day conference centered on connecting across individuals, congregations, and regions. Friday, April 19–Saturday, April 20th. Registration for in-person attendance closes on Friday, April 12, 2024.Come for a short visit or for the entire weekend. The business and programs of the Pacific Western Regional Assembly will conclude on Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading UUA and PWR Upcoming Events

WHAT: INUUC Game Party and POTLUCK Bring a table game if you want. Be prepared to explain the game. Or just bring yourself. There will be games available. Be prepared to jump in and self-organize. We want everyone to find a comfortable fit. Bring a potluck item to share if you want. We intend not … Continue reading Let’s Play Games With The Fun Circle

The Touchstones Project Journal is a monthly theme-based program that INUUC makes available free to our interested members and friends. The project is supported by subscriptions from Unitarian Universalist congregations like ours. Enjoy reading Touchstones on your own or join a monthly discussion group (see below for information). January’s Topic: Justice  Here is your link to this … Continue reading Touchstones Journal & Small Groups

Dear Spokane area advocates, I am so excited to be advocating alongside you all this legislative session. This short 2024 legislative session begins on Monday, January 8 and will conclude March 7. We have a full legislative agenda and we want to make sure legislators know what we care about early on!Please save the date … Continue reading From Faith Action Network:

The Cascadia Chalice Lighter Winter Call started in December 2023 and runs through February 29, 2024. If you are an active Chalice Lighter, you have agreed to contribute at least $20 three times per year. Proceeds of this Winter Call will be used as seed money for programs and events to encourage connections and collaborations … Continue reading Chalice Lighter Call Reminder