Annual Giving Campaign 2026-27

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How much money do we need to do our work?

We need to increase our budget from $367,748 to $386,135. This is an increase of 5%.

The increase is necessary to:

  • Give our staff a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment
  • Increase our staff’s continuing education funding to UUA recommended levels
  • Grow our janitorial services spending to keep up with growing building use.
  • Keep up with increasing utility and maintenance costs.

How is our money spent at UUCC?

  • 70% provides fair wages and benefits for our amazing staff.
  • 30% goes to building maintenance, utilities, software, insurance, UUA, ministry teams, programs, etc.
  • Faith-to-Action giving – We give an additional average of $20,000 per year to charitable community organizations outside of our operating budget.

Where does the money for our annual budget come from?

This is the info from the last budget year:

  • $350,897 – Annual gifts from members. We are supported by 128 individuals and families who pledge gifts ranging from $8 to $1666 per month. Every gift makes an impact.
  • $16,851 – Rentals, endowment investment interest, fundraising, Sunday offerings and additional gifts from members.

How can I help?

Knowing that not everyone will be able to increase their gift, we are asking those who CAN to consider a 5% increase!

Ways to communicate your 2026-27 gift

  • Pledge securely online at uucomo.org/pledge
  • Mail in your annual gift amount using the paper pledge form. Send to UU Church of Columbia, 2615 Shepard Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201
  • Call the church office – 573-442-5764