Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware receive second new property grant

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware announced they received a second $40,000 Chalice Lighter’s grant to defray the costs of their new property. The check was formally presented to the congregation by Ann Davis, chair, Joseph Priestley District Growth Committee, and Donna Curtis, grant manager, JPD Growth Committee, at the Sunday service Feb. 7.

“UUSD truly would not be where it is today without the support of the JPD and this grant program,” said Deanna Duby, president of the board of trustees.

Chalice Lighters is a program of the Joseph Priestley District, serving Unitarian Universalist congregations in southern New Jersey, eastern and central Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and northern Virginia. It is a way for individuals, each contributing a small amount, to provide critical funding for congregational growth initiatives.

During its 26-year history, the JPD Chalice Lighters have provided over $2.25 million in grants to more than 50 societies. For more information, go to www.uussd.org.