Making a Financial Commitment
To Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church

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The financial health of our church community at Horizon is determined by the generosity of our members and friends. Approximately 76% of all of the church’s income is obtained from yearly pledges made by members and friends during the yearly Commitment Campaign (pledge drive/canvass).

During the Commitment Campaign, typically held in January and February, we ask each member and friend to pledge their monthly financial support for the following church year (July 1 through June 30). As a new member, we ask that you make a pledge for the remaining month of the current church fiscal year.

The next logical question is “How much should I give?” Horizon has established a Giving Guideline that is listed on our Pledge Form. Please review the guideline carefully—it was developed by Horizon members and is similar to guidelines at other Unitarian Universalist churches. Our ultimate goal is to encourage our members to consider pledging 5% of their adjusted gross income.

However, this is a guideline; we are aware that some of our member may not be able to give at the guideline level while others are able to exceed it. Please know that if your financial situation changes after you have made your pledge, you can inform our Church Administrator or our Treasurer that you wish to change your pledge. We ask that you try to make your pledge within 90 days of signing the membership book.

Please also be aware that Horizon does not refuse membership to those who, due to financial hardship, are unable to provide financial support. Please feel free to discuss your situation with our minister, Dennis Hamilton. You may mail your Pledge Form to the church or drop it off in the Church Administrator’s box in the church office. All pledge information is confidential.

Horizon has other fund raising activities during the year. Most important are our two service auctions, PASTA and FIASCO. Members contribute dinners at their home, theater tickets, boat rides, game nights, bridge afternoons, etc. and other member bid on them. In addition to supporting the church, these events provide ways to meet other members. All money raised goes to support the programs of Horizon.

Horizon recently expanded its facilities. Members funded this expansion with additional contributions over several years. Our church has had rapid growth since it’s beginning in 1986, mainly because of our vision to bring the values of Unitarian Universalism to the larger community. The enthusiasm, commitment and generosity of Horizon’s members have allowed us to grow and bring UUism to North Texas. We invite you to make your financial commitment and join us in this endeavor!

Treasurer – Jan McDowell; treasurer@horizonuu.org
Church Administrator – Gil Guerreo; administrator@horizonuu.org
Senior Minister – Dennis Hamilton; srminister@horizonuu.org