Donor Stories

Port Townsend, WA
Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

I’ve been a Chalice Lighter in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years now. It’s one way I can advance liberal religion in our region and beyond. Over that time I’ve been a member of two congregations that benefitted from both Chalice Lighter grants and Cascadia Growth Fund loans. I know that these congregations and many others are stronger and more vibrant because of what Cascadia’s funding programs have made possible.

Seattle, WA
University Unitarian Church

The first time I attended a District Assembly, I realized that my congregation was part of a much larger body – one committed to strengthening all the UUs in the Northwest.  When invited to support the ministers, interns and congregations supported by the Hewett-Hopper-Raible Fund, I was inspired to make the first of many joyful gifts over the years.  I like how we all have each other’s backs!

Seattle, WA
University Unitarian Church, Seattle (Formerly of First Unitarian Church, Portland)

I’ve always been a member of a large UU congregation. When I became active in a leadership role and met other PNWD leaders – including Rod Stewart, the financial issues of our smaller congregations became very real to me. That’s when my giving juices focused on the group now known as Cascadia. It’s unique and provides support not available elsewhere. I invite other UUs from big churches to join me.