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In 1957, a small group of Calgarians cametogethertoformaUnitarian fellowship. 
They believed in the power of community. 
They believed in sharedvalues.
They believed in building something thatwouldlast. 
Sixty-nine years later, we arestillliving thatvision. 

This year we ask: 

What will we do together?

Why Stewardship? 

Stewardship is not about obligation. It is about belonging. 

It is how we care for what we love. It is how we tend this community so it will flourish for generations to come. When we pledge, we are saying: 

This matters. We matter. Our shared future matters. 

We are also ensuring that what we have received — this congregation, this faith, this place of sanctuary and growth — will still be here for those who come after us. Planned giving and endowment gifts are one way to make this possible. They help secure the long-term future of our ministries, our building, and our shared community for generations to come. That is the Power of Us.

The Power of Us 

When we gather, sing, learn, advocate, and care for one another — we are living proof that community matters..What will we do together in 2026–2027? We will build the future.  Please make your pledge by March 31. 

With gratitude, 

-Your Minister & Board President 

How to Pledge:
Please complete the Online Pledge Form: Click Here 

What We Do Together 
Your pledge supports the ministries that shape our shared life: 

Worship & Music 

  • Inspiring sermons and guest speakers UUphonia choir, Nous Ensemble, and guest musicians 
  • Meditation, reflection, joys and concerns Community connection every Sunday

Children & Youth 

  • Weekly Religious Education 
  • Special family events 
  • Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education

Lifelong Spiritual Growth 

  • Adult courses and small groups 
  • Indigenous-led events 
  • Bob McPherson Library 
  • Participation in national worship services

Building Beloved Community 

  • Women’s Circle and Men’s Group 
  • Family Camp 
  • Gardening and horticultural therapy Continued online accessibility 

Outreach & Justice 

  • “4 Others” collections 
  • Refugee sponsorship 
  • Climate and environmental justice 
  • initiatives 
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ support 
  • Calgary Alliance for the Common Good Calgary Interfaith Council 
  • Living into our 8th Principle 
  • Together, we create belonging. 
  • Together, we extend compassion beyond our walls. 
Our Goal: $180,000
For 2026–2027, we seek $180,000 in pledged support — a 10% increase over last year. 

Why growth? 

Because together we want to: 

  • Sustain fair compensation for our staff
  • Maintain and care for our building
  • Strengthen children’s and youth programming 
  • Deepen spiritual formation for adults
  • Continue meaningful justice and outreach work 

Pledges make up nearly 60% of our $311,000 budget. 

They are the foundation of everything we do. 

Reaching our goal ensures stability. Exceeding it opens new possibilities. That is the Power of Us.

How to Pledge
Make your pledge by March 31, 2026

Please complete the Online Pledge Form 

Our fiscal year runs August 1 – July 31. Your pledge allows us to prepare a balanced budget for approval at the Annual General Meeting on May 3. 

A Shared Invitation
Every pledge matters. Every gift strengthens our shared ministry.

We invite every household to participate. If you are able, please consider: Increasing your pledge by 10% Making your first meaningful commitment. Giving as generously as your circumstances allows.

Need Inspiration? 
Use this Giving Guide to help you decide what works for your household. It shows suggested pledge amounts based on weekly, monthly, or annual contributions — so you can see the impact of your generosity. 

Thank you for your generosity!
Please make your pledge by March 31. 

Looking Ahead

The future of Calgary Unitarians does not begin someday. It begins now. It begins
with us. Thank you for your presence, your generosity, and your commitment to our community.