Pastoral care at CUUB is about the love and support we offer each other in our congregation. Our efforts are centered on creating an environment for our members to feel connected and cared for. You do not have to face your challenges alone. Our mission is to provide support during times of transition, loss or crisis. At this time, our compassionate duties include the mailing of cards to the congregation to recognize major life events and the arranging of a Mealtrain for our members to volunteer meals when needed.
Pastoral care is provided by the Pastoral Care Team members and our minister. If you or someone you know could use a little extra care, we would be glad to hear from you. You can use the Contact form to contact the team.

Members of the Pastoral Care team have pledged confidentiality in all matters brought to our attention.

Minister’s Discretionary Fund

CUUB has a Minister’s Discretionary Fund. The minister or Pastoral Care team provides confidential, one-time assistance to congregants who are facing emergency financial needs, like rent, mortgage, car payment, or utilities. When a congregant requests assistance from the fund, they are requested to repay the fund, when they are able to do so. Once a year around the winter holiday season, UUA congregations replenish the fund for the year through a special collection. The treasurer provides oversight and the Bookkeeper manages the fund.

If you need food assistance, please contact the minister or Pastoral Care team confidentially: we will connect you with Gleaners Community Food Bank (https://www.gcfb.org/give-time/volunteer-opportunities/distribution-centers/livingston-distribution-center/), the Ivy Table (https://www.theivytable.org/) and other food resources (https://milivcounty.gov/hscb/resources/), or conduct a confidential food drive at CUUB.