From The Executive Operations Director
Life at UCE is about to buzz as we will begin set up on Sunday for our annual Rummage Sale.
This event is one of the best examples of how our congregation comes together for the good of the church and practices community work and being together for an entire week. It is always a pleasure for me to have our building filled with voices and activity and know that it is done well and with love.
Remember to bring your donations and sign up to help. There are sign-up sheets in the lobby. Barbara Versino and Nancy Lee, our co-leaders are available to answer questions on Sunday and by email throughout the week.
This is one of important fundraisers to help us meet the needs of our active church. Rentals, Serendipity Auction and Rummage Sale contribute substantially to the financial health of UCE.
Thank you for all of you who have pledged this year. The pledge drive efforts to get pledges in continued weeks after the end of the drive. If you have not yet pledged, please email me at srobinson@ucevanston.org or call the office and Tamiko can fill out a pledge form for you. Your financial support enables us to provide a church home for our congregation as well as all who come through these doors for community events and rentals.
During the week I met with the new Endowment account. I gave her a tour of the building and talked about who we are and what we do. She had looked at our website and was impressed with the level of activity and good work done at UCE. She was taken by the beauty of our sanctuary and its connection to the outside. She was particularly moved by the fact that we have a congregational relations team and that we make a conscious effort to live our values and work in good covenant with one another. At the time she was here many were standing against Racism with many others in the community. These moments underscore the importance and appreciation of our building and our denomination’s work.
There is much work in progress and ahead as we continue with our Capital Campaign. Project plans are underway that will improve our building, update the wing and create a safe, welcoming space for all. Thank you for CC Chairs Martha Holman, Gillian and Dan Lawrence, as well as the many leaders who are on this team. A kick-off celebration is being planned for the day on June 2nd. More detail will follow.