Dear UCCI Family –

The Sound of Music is one of my favorite Julie Andrews films. Andrews character Maria sings the Rodgers and Hammerstein song “My Favorite Things” to the Von Trapp children after they’re frightened by a thunderstorm in the middle of the night. This pandemic is the ultimate thunderstorm in the middle of the night! United Church Camps, Inc. (UCCI) doing business as Cedar Valley, Moon Beach, and Pilgrim Center had some beautiful momentum and sunny skies building as we entered 2020. We were coming off a successful Campital Campaign, expanding our ministry at Cedar Valley, and enjoying all-time highs of registrations. Then the great storm of 2020 … worldwide pandemic. While we are proud to report that no one was infected, nor did anyone die, as a result of our decisions to suspend operations, the economic fallout has been rough.

So, with an apology to Rodgers and Hammerstein … here’s hoping you find a little comfort in this little ditty:

Moon Beach’s sunsets and warm fires glowing
Fun things to do there in spite of the snowing
Deer, loons, and eagles all prancing about
These are a few of my favorite things

Night Owl gaming … “And Me's” a playing
Quilting and crafting and gaga pit gaming
Waterfront sailing and kayaks abound
PC is where all these fun things are found

Artistry programs and labyrinth walking
Plenty of spaces for painting and talking
Quiet reflection and friends all around
The Valley of Cedar is where they are found

When the world stops
When the hope fades
When I’m feeling scared
I simply remember our say-ca-red space
And then I don’t feel so bad!

Thank you for your continued support … keep us in your heart … wear your mask ... we will be together again soon!

Peace,
Glenn

Glenn Svetnicka – Executive Director UCCI
Thank you!!! We are so grateful for the love and
support of the greater UCCI family.

Your generosity brought us a big step closer to reaching our goal of turning $200,000 into $400,000!  
If you have already made a gift, THANK YOU for helping to "Keep the Fires Burning" at Moon Beach, Pilgrim Center and Cedar Valley. Grandparent & Me, Adventure Camp, Active Adult, Art Workshops, CAMP AWESUM...life- changing experiences for EVERYONE!

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to join us in preserving these sacred places, please consider saying YES to this incredible matching gift opportunity TODAY! Help turn $200,000 into $400,000 before this opportunity is gone.

Do you have questions? Know a potential donor with a heart for outdoor ministry? Please reach out to our Executive Director, Glenn Svetnicka at [email protected].

Simply follow the link below to make your gift online or, if you prefer to mail in your donation, please make your check out to UCCI and mail it to the address below:
United Church Camps, Inc.
W1010 Spring Grove Rd.
Ripon, WI 54971
Attn: "Keep the Fires Burning"

If you are considering a donation, please note that the CARES Act loosened the rules for tax-deductible cash contributions in 2020. Taxpayers who take the $12,400/$24,800 standard deduction will be allowed a $300 above-the-line charitable gift deduction. For itemizers, the 60% of AGI limit of cash donations is suspended for 2020.  
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