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The Fun(d)raiser is less than two weeks away!!
Let’s celebrate being with many members of our beloved community and gather for a good time. Our committee members remember fondly the work of Marsha Bellinger, Barb Bloomer, Mary Ann Force, and Arlene Howe, as we find our way without their wisdom and experience. Our fundraiser on November 19th is a simpler version of our old “Autumn Affair”, an annual gathering to have fun together and raise money to ease our budget woes.
Here are the logistics to know this week:
-You may bring items for the auction and UU Store starting next Sunday, the 13th, after service, until 1:30. We’ll accept items again on Friday, the 18th from 9:30-12:00.
-Those of you helping with check in and check out will meet on Thursday, the 17th at noon. Please let Mary Van Valin know if you can come.
-Set up begins on Thursday, the 17th, starting at 9:30 a.m. If you can help, let Richard Miller know. This means moving tables and chairs.
-We will set up the merchandise tables on the 18th, starting at
9:30 a.m. Please let Mary or Judy Barrett know if you can help.
-We plan to accept credit cards, BUT, if possible, plan ahead to pay with check or cash, which will save fees for using credit cards.
Please reach out to friends and invite them; the more the merrier! Thank you, already for your creativity and generosity. We’re going to have a blast on the 19th!
We’ll be accepting items here at the building Nov. 13th after service, and Friday the 18 all day. If you can help on the night of the FUN(d)RAISER, please let us know as well. And now, some testimonials!
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In support of the upcoming auction fund raising event (AKA, formerly the “Autumn Affair”), and;
Because we have not had this event for several years, and;
Because an auction fundraiser is only fun and fruitful, if...
1: People come, and do so in the spirit of a fun night out, and;
2: People plan on making a donation that evening, including any guests whom people bring
— It’s a FUNdraiser folks!
I submit to anyone in our UUCGT community, that we have more than an opportunity to contribute—it’s our responsibility. We can share and celebrate our robust and heartfelt support of this beloved UUCGT community.
When events like this are planned—It’s our job to show up and to bring money/time/talent whenever called upon to do so. When a show-of-force march is needed as public witness, we UU’s show up—that’s largely why I am a UU today.
This auction is re-launching, and this event needs your support. It may not be on everyone’s radar.
Sending an RSVP, inviting social friends, making extra room in our hearts/budget—are all part of our overall stewardship of UUCGT on-going.
We are all stewards, all the time — This is one of those extra-ordinary times.
Thank you, all best, and love! - Emily Mitchell
The good ship "UU" sailed from port one evening carrying a load of revelers heading toward fun and financial generosity. A woman leaned against the grand piano singing love songs to the assembled guests in the cocktail lounge and an occassional dancer dressed in a gumby suit worked his way from table to table. An auctioneer joined the group and offered us vacations and sail boat cruises and home repair if we would just bid vigorously!.
Join us for this fabulous cruise....! - Joan Sheard
Hey, let’s gather November 19th and put some real ACTION into the fun AUCTION. It’s a chance to show some stewardship in a very tangible way. PLEASE JOIN ME SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, for a wonderful time. - Mary Anne Rivers
In a few weeks we will be gathering around tables with family and friends to 'give thanks' for our abundance. Remember this time as it was meant to be; a time of gratitude for the blessings the earth and her resources have bestowed on us. But before we do that, let's come together in ABUNDANCE on November 19th for fun and frivolity, music, food, drinks and sharing. No matter what your financial status is - that's really not the point - it's to celebrate how much we have together. It's in our UU make up. Just bring yourself, your friends, your family and your neighbors. We haven't been together for pure fun for a long time. Let's make up for it on November 19th. - Judy Myers
Over the years we have Loved UUCGT enough to start attending services, getting involved, becoming members or remaining steadfast friends. We’ve received support both spiritually and personally. Now’s a great time in this season of thankfulness to give back to that congregation. Join your UUCGT friends and bring your own friends and neighbors, and your checkbook, to the slated to be FUN - FUNdraiser Auction, Saturday November 19. Tons of musical entertainment, a live auctioneer, great snacks and beverages. Be there! It’s a Stewardship Thing!
- Christine Walter
Our congregation needs all of us to support its vital connections, services, and ministries. And what better way to support this place we love than celebrating together? Stewardship is communal. It begins in every one of us, and it always results in more than we can possibly imagine. Join us! - Rev. Alex Jensen
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