Investing in Our Future – A Message from the Governing Circle

Dear Members and Friends of INUUC,

INUUC continues to grow as a vibrant and inclusive community and we are excited to share with you our proposed budget for the upcoming year. With growth comes opportunity. We are committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure INUUC thrives for years to come.

Throughout our five years together, each of us has provided INUUC with the financial support to grow. We have spent judiciously toward that growth in a step-by-step manner each year. We are now happily at the point of broadening our horizons with some big steps. These steps are possible because of our collective belief in this Community.

Our proposed budget for next year is $125,000, or approximately $27,000 over last year’s income. While we hope to increase this year’s pledge income, any shortfall will be covered by drawing from our accrued surplus, or about $27,000 of our current $96,000 surplus funds. (This is not our endowment fund, which is a separate account.) After careful deliberation, the Governing Circle believes this investment is essential to sustain and expand our mission.

Two major initiatives account for this increase in expenditures:

1. A New Location – To better serve our community and provide a welcoming space for our activities, we are exploring a new location, which could cost up to $36,000 per year. We believe this move will offer greater stability and support our long-term vision for INUUC.
2. A New Program Coordinator – We have allocated $27,000 to hire a Program Coordinator who will enhance our capacity to offer meaningful programming, engage new and existing members, and help our congregation flourish.

While we acknowledge the financial challenge, we firmly believe that these steps are crucial for our continued growth. We anticipate that part of the shortfall will be addressed through new membership and increased pledges, and we are confident that, together, we can make this investment in our shared future. In fact, we believe that we cannot afford not to take these bold steps toward expansion and sustainability.

We invite you to share your thoughts and join us in shaping the future of INUUC. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our community.

With gratitude and optimism,
Scott Fitzgerald
On behalf of the INUUC Governing Circle

To make your pledge, download and complete this PDF and email it to treasurer@inuuc.org. or fill out your pledge online here at https://inuuc.org/stewardship-form/

If your circumstances are not covered by this form, please contact us at treasurer@inuuc.org and we’d be happy to help.