In Unity There Is Strength!

This November, we invite you to participate in our 2026 Annual Giving Campaign because, in unity, there is strength. With this collective power, we can foster social change, create genuine connections, and build financial might, benefiting everyone in our Fellowship.

Before we delve into the future, let’s take a moment to celebrate the wonderful things we achieved together in 2025!

Religious Education

In the last year, we have added three new families to our membership. Our current group of children is young, ranging in age from infancy to about 8 years old. Our programming for this young group focuses on building positive relationships with kindness at its center. Later this year, children in grades kindergarten through second grade will engage in more formal interactions with UU Religious Education programming. Our goal in all our programming is to help support young families in the important task of raising children who are kind, generous, healthy, and happy.

Side with Love Social Justice Teams

The organizational strategy team of the Unitarian Universalist Association guides our social justice teams at the UU Fellowship. As people of faith, we know that democracy is not about domination; it’s about covenant: how we live together, honor each other’s dignity, and shape a shared future.  

Most recently, all our teams practiced love in action by standing side by side at the No Kings Plattsburgh event. All our social justice teams practice love in action to advance equitable national policies and actions through witness, education, and advocacy. Practicing love takes the form of postcarding, book studies, sponsoring a newcomer family from Ecuador, working with Plattsburgh Cares and the Interfaith Council to make emergency food bags for local people, and working at the Interfaith Food Shelf and the Community Meal of Trinity Church. 

Genuine Connections 

We are committed to continuing to offer spiritually rich worship services that inspire, challenge, and support you through hard times, and to keep love at the center of all life’s stages. Our “Fun Fridays” events have opened our doors to anyone wanting to linger and build new connections over a shared meal. Our goal is to foreground what you’ve told us you needed the most during this challenging season: opportunities to Connect, Engage, and Build a Better World.

In Unity There is Strength to Build Financial Might

As we look towards 2026, let’s remember that our strength lies in our unity. Together, we can build the financial needed to continue our mission. Your financial gifts are the lifeblood of our Fellowship, ensuring our fiscal health and the continuation of our mission.  Just like last year, a few generous donors have pledged to match any increases or new pledges to the congregation. This means, if you’re pledging for the first time, your pledge amount will be doubled through our matching donor fund. And if you’re an existing pledger and increase your pledge by any amount, this increase will also be doubled (until the fund is exhausted). The Annual Giving Team is deeply grateful for all donations, no matter the size.  

If you are 73+ and take a Required Minimum Distribution, your donation can reduce your taxes.

Want to know more? Visit our FAQ page. 

Complete your Pledge any way you choose:

• Email: treasurer@uuplattsburgh.org 
• Complete the enclosed form via this link to pledge online. If you have previously pledged and want to maintain it, you do not need to do anything!  We will confirm your 2026 pledge later this month.

To donate or establish payments:

• Via our Website (to donate by credit card, direct withdrawal, or PayPal) 
• Text GIVE to 518-594-8008, then text dollar amount and “2026” to set up a 2026 pledge 
• Mail:  4 Palmer Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 

Remember, when life presents challenges, you’re not alone. Our Commissioned Lay Minister, Dorothy Latta, is here to offer support and guidance. 

We look forward to creating an amazing 2026!

With deepest thanks for your generosity and support, your Annual Giving team: Tana Hanley, Co-chair; Ursula Jones, Treasurer; Mark Preston, Board Member-at-Large; and Gerald Bates, Fund Development