Financial Gifts
Pledging is not required for membership in our congregation. We are very grateful for the financial contributions of our members and friends. Our budget is fully funded by gifts from our members. We send dues to our Unitarian Universalist Association each year to support the programs of the larger denomination, based on a percentage of our budget. We are a “fair share” congregation, meaning that we pay the full amount asked for the UUA. In addition to supporting larger Unitarian Universalism, this helps us to be eligible for services like the “first time homebuyer grant” that helped us to purchase our church home. To learn more about how the finances of UUMSB work, or to talk with someone on the Finance Committee about your pledge, please be in touch.
Gifts of Time and Commitment
We are very grateful for all the members and friends in our community to give of themselves through donations of time and money to partner organizations throughout the year, those who serve on committees of the congregation, and who show up to help rake leaves, dust pews, and paint shingles throughout the year to maintain our building. If you are interested in being more involved in the congregation, talk with anyone on the membership committee, the leadership development committee, or our minister and they can help you find the right place to bring your talents.
Legacy Giving
UUMSB is our spiritual and communal home. We provide comfort to one another in times of need and our congregation helps us navigate a turbulent and at times confusing world.
For many people, leaving a legacy gift to their favorite charity or nonprofit is a meaningful way to ensure its work continues after they have departed. If UUMSB is one such organization for you, we have more formally established a process for accepting legacy gifts and have prepared a Q&A document. Learn more about Legacy Giving.
Thank you for all the ways you steward and support our UUMSB community!
Donations to UUSMB can be mailed to: UUMSB, P O Box 783, Housatonic, MA 01236-0783. Checks only please. No cash.
As an alternative, you may donate online using PayPal by clicking the donate button below. You do not need a PayPal account to donate online and may use your bank account or major credit card for the payment.
Please note that UUMSB receives 100% of your gift if you mail a check or use your bank’s Bill Pay service. PayPal does charge us a nominal processing fee.
Your gifts are gratefully appreciated.