Gerry Blomgren, West Shore UU ChurchRev. Joan Van Becelaere, OMD District

Executive

TodayWhat is the Chalice Lighter programWho are Chalice Lighters Basics of creating a congregational

applicationExamples of grant projects and testimony

from prior recipients

Let Your Light Shine?Are you willing to let your light shine? Will you support Unitarian Universalism that

goes beyond the walls of your congregation? Will you speak the message of liberal

religion loudly and clearly?We let our light shine is by participating in

the OMD Chalice Lighters program.

What is Chalice Lighters?Chalice Lighters helps our congregations and

clusters with growth projects through individual support of our members.

It supports our fellow congregations in their work to grow and nurture our faith.

The single best method to support growth of Unitarian Universalism in our district and region.

Who Are Chalice Lighters?A Chalice Lighter is an individual who

responds with $10 or more 4 times a yearTo help a congregation realize its dreams to:

expand outreach into the community, make buildings accessible, improve religious education for children &

adultscreate new programs for growthdevelop new social justice outreachstrengthen some other vital ministry

How to Become a Chalice LighterSimple and easySign up on the OMD Website:

www.ohiomeadville.org and look under “Programs” or “Donate” at the top.

You will receive a letter by email (or snail mail if you prefer) four times a year.

You can send a check or donate securely online using PayPal.

Congregational RequirementsMember of OMD and the UUA for a year.Promote growth and outreach of UUism.

expand outreach into the community, make buildings accessible, improve religious education for children

& adultscreate new programs for growthdevelop new social justice outreachstrengthen some other vital ministry

Congregational RequirementsThe congregation should not have received a

Chalice Lighter grant in the last 2 fiscal years.

Show commitment to socially and environmentally responsible practices.

If project will continue into the future (e.g. new program, new staff) explain how you will continue to fund the project after the CL grant is spent.

Where to StartDownload the CL brochure; read & share

with congregational leaders. Is a Chalice Lighter grant right for your needs?

Fill out the proposal form and send to the OMD Office by email. (supporting documents can be mailed or faxed if necessary.)

Proposal deadlines are:January 1April 1July 1October 1

Proposal ElementsDescription of projectGoalsTimelineImpact on growth of UUismSuccess markersAdditional funding sources, if neededApproval by your church boardProject project Congregation budget and pledge information

Additional StrengthFair Share to the District and the UUA Number of active Chalice Lighters in the

congregation in relation to sizeDemonstration of additional sources of

support, if needed.

Help and ResourcesIf your proposal is not awarded immediately,

don’t give up. Talk with the Resource Development Team. You might be asked to rewrite and resubmit.

Contact the OMD Office or the District Executive or a member of the Resource Development Team for assistance in creating your proposal or for more information.

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