SUPPORT EMERSON UU COMMUNITY

Your individual donations of time, talent and treasure make it possible for Emerson to continue to thrive.

Make your pledge for 2025-6 now at http://pledge.emersonuuc.org

There is still room for you at some of the interesting auction events!  Click HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. (“Auction Events” under News in More Detail in News menu).  Have fun while supporting Emerson!

Updated link for online auction payments:  donate.emersonuuc.org  Of course, you can always mail a check to 7304 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park, CA  91303.  Just don’t forget to write 2024 Fall Auction on the memo line!

– To learn about Pledging, go to our “PLEDGE” page.  To find out different ways you may donate, go to our DONATE page.  If you haven’t updated your Breeze autopay account (Breeze app or via this website’s Donate Page) to show that your donations are for the 2024-25 fiscal year, please take a few minutes to do so.  For more information, go to: Update Breeze Donation.

– Share the Plate Sunday Collection:  As part of our commitment to serve our community, we share half our offering with local organizations whose work furthers our mission. August Share the Plate Recipient: Haven Hills.  Since 1977 Haven Hills has lifted up survivors of domestic violence to transform their lives. We offer shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and activities supporting increased economic opportunity for over 2,500 women and men each year. In doing so, we help survivors of domestic violence find the strength within themselves to break the cycle of abuse and build a new, productive, and joyful life for themselves and their children. Website:  www.havenhills.org 

Emerson also partners with the West Valley Food Pantry, which works to end hunger in the San Fernando Valley by providing food and supportive services for individuals and families in need. They serve people who are food insecure, including those who are homeless and families and elderly people living on a fixed income; providing them not with just food, but basic necessities as well as infant supplies, school supplies, hygiene items and toys. They also host vaccination clinics, mobile pet clinics and family holiday parties and have a mobile shower for those who don’t have access to water. 

The Food Pantry has moved into their new building, and are again accepting most food donations. Most needed: cash donations and single serve, ready to eat, UNEXPIRED food items. You may bring your donations to Emerson or to the Food Pantry (it is a few miles southwest of Emerson and typically open weekday mornings – check their website for updated times).  Website for West Valley Food Pantry: https://www.westvalleyfoodpantry.org/ 

2025 Share the Plate Recipients:
July:              West Valley Food Pantry
August:         Haven Hills  *** 5th Sunday contributions go to UUA Fair Share 
September:  Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy
October:       SFV Refugee Children Center
November:   Sky Valley Volunteers  ***5th Sunday contributions go to UUA Fair Share 
December:   Pink Haven Coalition

***This year we decided that all months with a fifth Sunday, we will use the fifth Sunday as a way to contribute to our UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) Annual Fair Share Contribution
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TECH ASSOCIATES NEEDED!

If you’ve attended Emerson Sunday Worship on Zoom, you have no doubt noticed the many different elements – both live and recorded – that come together to make up the service.  The Tech Associate is key to presenting a professional and worshipful online service. Emerson’s Tech Associates are volunteers who step up when guest speakers take to the virtual pulpit to produce the service, coordinating the sequence of elements, including live video and PowerPoint slideshow.  If you are familiar with PowerPoint, or live online meeting platforms, and would like to help with presenting Sunday services, talk with Adam or contact our office at office@emersonuuc.org
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Bear Hugs From Camp de Benneville Pines
to Donate Please Click Here

We believe in the power of love, community, and the transformative impact of nature. Camp de Benneville Pines has been a sanctuary for campers of all ages, providing a space where friendships are forged, spirits are renewed, and lasting memories are created. Even before the fires, pandemic and inflation, the Camp was not able to balance its budget on camper fee revenues alone, since we charge less than the cost so that everyone can participate.  We ask you to join us in this heartfelt appeal to ensure that Bear Hugs From Camp continue to be shared for generations to come.  For More Information on How You Can Help or to Donate Please Click HERE.

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