Three Budget Options for 2012

UUCMP has ended 2011 with a $7,500 deficit -- about 2% of our $360,000 budget.  

So close! We are asking for your help to close the 2011 deficit and help us adopt a healthy budget for 2012.  See details at 2012 Budget Options : Explanation and spreadsheet

2012 pledges so far will only partly cover basic costs for this year’s worship services, music, RE programs, and building maintenance. Other committee programs are totally unfunded for 2012. Even this Basic Budget is around $15,100 short -- about 4% short (not counting the 2011 deficit).

We could limp along. But do we want to, with no resources for programs that could bring in new members to replace those lost to normal attrition? We’re not talking about major expansion growth. We mean survival growth!

A Functional Budget including $19,100 more (about 5%) would keep all of our existing committees functioning, though without development or training funds or support to reactivate inactive programs.

What kind of Community do you want us to be? This is your chance to make a difference.

With $28,000 more (8%), an Energizing Budget would fully fund all committee and development programs. Exciting, creative proposals have been made that will enhance how we present ourselves to newcomers. Time’s a-wastin’.

How will we decide? You will decide! On January 29 you'll get a Supplementary Pledge card. What you write on that card will determine the path forward UUCMP will take in 2012, this year of transition.

We can do it, you know.

When: Miracle Sunday! January 29!

Who and what: Rev. Robert Latham, PCD Interim District Executive, will share his wisdom and ideas with us. Be there and decide on our 2012 path!