All Unitarian Universalist congregations are, as a rule, self-supporting financially. The exception to this rule is the Chalice Lighter Grant program available to UU congregations throughout the country including the our Joseph Priestley District (part of the Central East Region). This program features:

• grants (usually $20,000) three times per year
• support for big, bold efforts to improve the life of congregations
• competition between congregations, so applications are not guaranteed

To support these grants, individual UU members are asked to pledge $25 per call for three calls per year. Many small contributions pooled together can make a significant impact. Of course, individuals may pledge higher amounts!

Since 1990, our congregation has received 8 Chalice Lighter grants – over $130,000!

Three times a year Chalice Lighters will receive a reminder and a copy of The Spark, the Chalice Lighter Newsletter highlighting the projects that your contributions make possible.

For questions, please contact Jane Terebey through the UUFE office or visit Central East Region UU Chalice Lighter Call