April 2018 Newsletter Harbor Unitarian Universalist …...Social Action Happenings and Opportunities...
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April 2018 Newsletter
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April 15“TBA” Rebecca St. Clair
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Greetings from the Coordinator of Religious Education: Kim Burr
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Social Action Happenings and Opportunities In April:
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Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Many Beliefs, One Faith
Dear Members & Friends,
Welcome to the 2018-19 HUUC Annual Pledge Drive. Our theme this year is Lift
up everyone to HUUC. Through our generous pledge, each one of us can make a
bold statement of enduring support for our congregation where religious
differences are embraced and celebrated!
Your pledge insures that HUUC maintains the resources to inspire our friends,
teach our children, feed our neighbors, and influence our fellow citizens.
Stewardship is caring for that with which we have been entrusted. But its spiritual
meaning also includes the sharing of our gifts, volunteering in support of our faith
community and a willingness to share our spiritual message.
We thank you in advance for your support! Your annual pledge ensures the
vibrancy of our liberal religious tradition in the greater Muskegon community.
Please submit your annual pledge to Kurt Troutman by March 31, 2018, by means
of email at [email protected] or a sealed envelope marked 2018-2019
Pledge to maintain confidentiality.
For your convenience, you can make an online payment toward your annual pledge
through PayPal. Simply log on to http://www.harboruu.org/pledgedonate/ and
click the “Donate” button at the bottom of this page. You do not need a PayPal
account to make a payment. Simply choose the “Don’t have a PayPal account?”
section on the PayPal screen.
Thank you for your consideration and contributions. Lift up everyone to HUUC!
Sincerely,
Kurt Troutman
Treasurer, Harbor UU Congregation
from the Treasurer: Kurt Troutman
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Please submit your committee request directly to me or any of the HUUC Board members.
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2018-2019 HUUC Annual Pledge Form
Name (s): ____________________________________________
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Address: ____________________________________________
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Email: ____________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
Annual Pledge Amount: Method of Payment:
UUA Suggested Fair Share Giving Guide
Annual Income Suggested % of income Monthly Payment Annual Payment
$10,000 2.0% $16 $192
$25,000 2.0% $42 $504
$50,000 3.0% $125 $1,500
$75,000 3.0% $187 $2,250
$100,000 3.5% $292 $3,500
HUUC recognizes each household’s financial situation is unique. Although we ask each member
and friend to consider using this UUA guide to determine their pledge, we realize you must also
consider your other financial obligations.
Harbor UU Sponsors Green Muskegon 2018:
“An Inconvenient Sequel”
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“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
“an inconvenient sequel: truth to power” Movie & Panel Discussion
EARTH DAY -Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Cinema Carousel
Get your FREE TICKET: http://bit.ly/2ozNklQ
GREEN MUSKEGON EVENT:
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Would you be willing to volunteer for Family Promise the week of
April 22 – 29?
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MUUSJN UPDATES (Michigan UU Social Justice Network)
Petition Drive to raise the minimum wage is circulating for about a month longer. If you are
interested, you can sign after church.
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Caring Team
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What can we do to resist deadly combination of assault weapons and mentally disturbed individuals here in Michigan?
TAKE ACTION!
Bluegrass at HUUC7pm 1st Saturday of the month
for Bluegrass Music.
Open Jamanyone is welcome to sit in.
Contact Jim Thompson with questions
November through April
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