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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee has two principal functions: the annual pledge canvass and the budget. At UUCC these are largely simultaneous.

The annual canvass asks members and friends to pledge the amount of money they expect to give the Congregation in the coming year. It is conducted in the spring, and the results feed the budget. Collateral functions include seeing that contributions are accurately recorded, and that pledge statements are mailed out to members at intervals, usually quarterly.

The budget is the Congregation’s financial plan for the coming year. It is drafted by the Finance Committee, reviewed by the Board of Trustees, and approved by the members of the Congregation at their Annual Meeting in May or June. The committee seeks input from the other committees as to their needs, and reconciles these requests with the results of the canvass.

The committee also prepares financial reports and policies as needed, and coordinates special fundraising by groups within the congregation.

The bylaws require that all members of the committee be members of the Congregation, and be approved by the Board. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Joe Long at finance@uucolumbia.org.

BYLAWS OF THE CONGREGATION

Revised as of June 7, 2015

Section 8. COMMITTEES

(g)

Finance Committee

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The Finance Committee shall consist of a Chair and two or more Members of the Congregation, all appointed by the Board with advisement of the Leadership Development Committee. The Treasurer is an ex-officio member of the Committee. The Finance Committee shall:

(i) receive, record, and deposit all funds collected by the Congregation

(ii) plan and supervise the Canvass each year

(iii) coordinate all fundraising activities

(iv) create an annual budget for the Congregation, with input from other committees and program areas, and submit the budget to the Board

Linda and Richard McLeod, Members

We were looking for a church where we felt accepted both intellectually and spiritually, a place where all people and religions were regarded equally without condemnation. Our search began at UUCC six years ago and we never had to look any further. We found our place here with a community of like-minded people and it became our second home, our second family.

Carita Barr, Member

Carita Barr, Member: Growing up in a Lutheran state-taxed church, I never was very religious. But 40 years ago, I heard about Unitarian Universalism through friends. I found a home here where this diverse religious community really works to better our world. Respect and honor for the “other” is the main ingredient in our cooperative efforts as a movement.

Jane and Bob Gillespie, Members

For much of our married life, we were without a church home, but felt our lives would be enriched if we could find a place where we were part of something greater than ourselves. The UUCC became that place. There, we’ve made great friends, enjoyed meaningful fellowship and found a sense of peace. It’s just what we were looking for.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

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