ANNUAL REPORT OF THE American Unitarian Association FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1904—APRIL 30, 1905 BOSTON AMERICAN UNITARIAN ASSOCIATION NEEDS OF THE ASSOCIATION. A. The Association needs every year, for the support of its missionary enterprises, at least $85,000 in contributions from churches and individuals. Anything less than this sum for the current expenses means that the Directors are obliged to neglect many opportunities of service to the Commonwealth and to the upbuilding of the kingdom of God. B. The Association needs increased endowments, as follows:1. An endowment of $50,000, or gifts and bequests of smaller amounts, to establish Publication Funds, with the income of which to keep in circulation the writings of the Unitarian leaders and to supply the needs of the active Post-office Missions. 2. An increase of $25,000 in the endowment for Ministerial Aid. The fund for this purpose should not be less than $150,000. 3. An increase of $20,000 in the endowment of the Church Building Loan Fund. 4. An endowment of not less than $50,000 to enable the Association to enter upon some effective work for the cause of Christian unity. 5. An endowment of not less than $50,000 for the work of the International Council, which brings together in conference and work liberal religious thinkers from all parts of the world. 6. An endowment of $20,000 for the library of the Association, together with gifts of books, pictures, and memorabilia. 7. Endowments for the general work of the Association, such as the maintenance of feeble churches, the education of ministers, the publication and distribution of books and tracts, the support of college town churches, the establishment of travelling lectureships, the founding of schools, or for any purpose which serves the interests of pure religion and public righteousness. FORM OF BEQUEST. I give and bequeath to the AMERICAN UNITARIAN ASSOCIATION, a Corporation established by law in the State of Massachusetts, the sum of dollars. The above is the simple form requisite in making a legacy for the furtherance of our missionary work. Any further information which may be desired can be obtained by applying to the Secretary at his office, 25 Beacon Street, Boston. |