It’s spring and the annual April Canvass is about to unfold. Before we can plan our budget for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), we need to know what you think you can contribute. Please take some time to read the documents in this Pledge Packet to help you decide.

Pledges may be submitted online or directly to the office via email, Canada Post, personal drop-off, or into the Pledging Box after Sunday Services April 2, 9, 16 and 23 in the Hewett Centre main hall. (So many options!)

Your pledge may be changed at any time by notifying the bookkeeper.

The Pledge Packet documents include:

1) Stewardship letter from the Board of Trustees

2) Canvass Brochure 2023

3) A Guide to Pledging at UCV

4) A Glance at UCV’s Financial Picture

5) Pre-authorized Debit Agreement

6) Pledge Form and Payment Options

Express Option  if you are too busy to read everything right now: Just click straight to #6 and make a generous pledge!

If you aren’t sure what you pledged last year, you can check through Breeze. Click “My Profile” on the More tab, then “Giving” on the left menu. If you don’t already have access to your Breeze account, just contact Derrick, our Membership/Outreach Coordinator, at moc[at]vancouverunitarians[dot]ca.

With deep gratitude from this year’s Canvass Team, your Board of Trustees.

If you have any questions about the Canvass, please contact one of the following people:

Cheryl Amundsen <amundsencheryl[at]gmail[dot]com>

Lynn Armstrong <lynnbea[at]gmail[dot]com>

Karen Bartlett <karen[dot]bartlett[at]ubc.ca>

Starting Point is a great way to get to know the Vancouver Unitarians, and to find out how you might get more involved in our welcoming community. Starting Point is an orientation session offered for people new to UCV and for members who would like to deepen their understanding of Unitarianism.

There are still a few spaces available! Sign up here to begin the next phase of your spiritual journey and to get more involved in the Vancouver Unitarian community. The session will take place Sunday Feb. 12th after Coffee Hour, 1pm to 5pm – light snacks and refreshments provided!

What you’ll get from attending Starting Point – an orientation to UCV

• Gives you a great opportunity to learn, or learn again, about the Unitarian faith
• Lets you meet other newcomers
• Gets you connected with the Membership Committee
• Gives us the opportunity to introduce you to our minister

At this orientation session, you will learn about:

• Unitarian history and values
• Our congregation’s history and how Vancouver Unitarians worship, teach, serve and work
• How you can become involved

Anyone simply wishing to know more is welcome to attend as well.

Sign up to confirm your attendance here.