Category: Finance Committee

Finance Committee Update: Budget Process for 2026-2027 Starting Soon

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By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee It’s that time again. The initial budget process for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 will start soon. I will reach out to church committees, ministries, and staff to gather initial budget requests and income estimates. Please make sure to check your various emails (personal, church, and committee) for updates.  The budget … Continue reading Finance Committee Update: Budget Process for 2026-2027 Starting Soon

Finance Committee Welcomes New Members and Launches Key Initiatives

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By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee I am pleased to introduce the members of the 2025–2026 Finance Committee. Returning members include Barbara Drew (Auction), Jane Root (Stewardship), George Faulkner (Capital Project Treasurer), Donna Miller (Fundraising), Denny Rodgers (UUCWC Treasurer and Board Liaison), and me as Chair. We also welcome two new members: David Schumann, who … Continue reading Finance Committee Welcomes New Members and Launches Key Initiatives

Reflections on Giving

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By Jane Root, Stewardship “The offering is not a break in worship – it is worship. It’s how we live out our values together.”  — Greg Pontier, UUCWC Worship Associate   Greg’s words at a recent Sunday service made me re-evaluate the importance of our financial Affirmation. As a former host at UUCWC, my main focus … Continue reading Reflections on Giving

Looking Ahead: UUCWC’s Financial Outlook and Budget Priorities for 2025-26

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By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee As we near the end of our fiscal year let’s say “Thank You” to the members of this year’s finance team for all your hard work and your helpful input: Donna Miller, Barbara Drew, George Faulkner, Bonnie Gilbert, Mike Hanson, Jane Root, Scott Blaydon, and Denny Rodgers. On Thursday, … Continue reading Looking Ahead: UUCWC’s Financial Outlook and Budget Priorities for 2025-26

Finance Committee Update

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By Sandee Steinberg, Finance Committee Chairperson Now that the church year is underway, I want to update you on our committee’s work. The committee consists of chairs and leaders of other committees, as well as members-at-large. Every month, we review the current state of the budget, as presented to us by our Treasurer, Denny Rodgers. … Continue reading Finance Committee Update

We Are the Church that Matters – A Word From Finance

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by Jim Sanders, Outgoing Chair, Finance Committee After a wonderful review of our congregation’s year by Reverend Kim at the Annual Meeting on June 2, we presented, and the congregation overwhelmingly approved, our Church’s budget for the new year that begins July 1, 2024. The continuing good fiscal health of the congregation and our prudence … Continue reading We Are the Church that Matters – A Word From Finance

Finance Team Starts Anew

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by Jim Sanders, Interim Chair, Finance Committee The finance team has reconvened with two returning members of last year’s team, Barbara Drew (Auction Team) and John Unger (At-large), and a fresh and energized group including: Scott Blaydon and Jane Root (Stewardship), Mike Hanson and Bonnie Gilbert (Endowment), George Faulkner (Capital Project Treasurer), Denny Rodgers (UUCWC … Continue reading Finance Team Starts Anew

Our Financial Year In Review

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By Steve Saddlemire, Past Chair, Finance Committee The past twelve months have been active and productive for the Finance Committee. We established a number of important initiatives and I am pleased to provide an update on their status. Our important tasks included: All the members of the Finance Committee should be proud of these accomplishments … Continue reading Our Financial Year In Review