Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church

A Welcoming Congregation 

Chalice Lighter Program

The Chalice Lighter Program is a program that may be of invaluable assistance to our Church in the coming years.  Its purpose is to assist the growth of existing and emerging congregations in the Pacific Northwest District (PNWD).  It is made possible through contributions from Unitarian Universalists who participate as Chalice Lighters.  The Extension Committee of the PNWD administers the program to assist societies in achieving their growth potential.  Chalice Lighter funds are intended to help new congregations or growing congregations by providing funds to:

The Chalice Lighter Program is funded by contributions of UU’s of the Pacific Northwest District, and the beauty of the program is it’s exquisite simplicity: a Chalice Lighter pledges to contribute at least $10.00 up to three times a year by signing and returning the commitment form (many contribute more).  Every Chalice Lighter dollar goes to the specified congregation identified in their “call” for assistance.  A little help makes a big difference.  By their response to each call, 1,000 Chalice Lighters will put at least $10,000 to work building Unitarian Universalism in the Pacific Northwest.

Cedars UU Church was a recipient of a generous Chalice Lighters grant of over $12,000.  We encourage you to join with the others at Cedars who are contributing Chalice Lighters.  In order for our Church to be eligible to "call" for assistance, only two-thirds of our congregation must be enrolled in the program.  You can sign up to be a Chalice Lighter on the PNWD's web page.  The chalice we light may be our own!