<p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;--tw-border-spacing-x:0;--tw-border-spacing-y:0;--tw-translate-x:0;--tw-translate-y:0;--tw-rotate:0;--tw-skew-x:0;--tw-skew-y:0;--tw-scale-x:1;--tw-scale-y:1;--tw-pan-x: ;--tw-pan-y: ;--tw-pinch-zoom: ;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity;--tw-gradient-from-position: ;--tw-gradient-via-position: ;--tw-gradient-to-position: ;--tw-ordinal: ;--tw-slashed-zero: ;--tw-numeric-figure: ;--tw-numeric-spacing: ;--tw-numeric-fraction: ;--tw-ring-inset: ;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(69,89,164,.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-shadow-colored:0 0 transparent;--tw-blur: ;--tw-brightness: ;--tw-contrast: ;--tw-grayscale: ;--tw-hue-rotate: ;--tw-invert: ;--tw-saturate: ;--tw-sepia: ;--tw-drop-shadow: ;--tw-backdrop-blur: ;--tw-backdrop-brightness: ;--tw-backdrop-contrast: ;--tw-backdrop-grayscale: ;--tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ;--tw-backdrop-invert: ;--tw-backdrop-opacity: ;--tw-backdrop-saturate: ;--tw-backdrop-sepia: ;margin:0px 0px 1.25em;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Your contribution plays a vital role in sustaining our mission to be a compassionate, thoughtful, and diverse religious community. It enables us to nurture and challenge ourselves toward deeper understanding, meaning, and purpose, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.<p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;--tw-border-spacing-x:0;--tw-border-spacing-y:0;--tw-translate-x:0;--tw-translate-y:0;--tw-rotate:0;--tw-skew-x:0;--tw-skew-y:0;--tw-scale-x:1;--tw-scale-y:1;--tw-pan-x: ;--tw-pan-y: ;--tw-pinch-zoom: ;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity;--tw-gradient-from-position: ;--tw-gradient-via-position: ;--tw-gradient-to-position: ;--tw-ordinal: ;--tw-slashed-zero: ;--tw-numeric-figure: ;--tw-numeric-spacing: ;--tw-numeric-fraction: ;--tw-ring-inset: ;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(69,89,164,.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-shadow-colored:0 0 transparent;--tw-blur: ;--tw-brightness: ;--tw-contrast: ;--tw-grayscale: ;--tw-hue-rotate: ;--tw-invert: ;--tw-saturate: ;--tw-sepia: ;--tw-drop-shadow: ;--tw-backdrop-blur: ;--tw-backdrop-brightness: ;--tw-backdrop-contrast: ;--tw-backdrop-grayscale: ;--tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ;--tw-backdrop-invert: ;--tw-backdrop-opacity: ;--tw-backdrop-saturate: ;--tw-backdrop-sepia: ;margin:1.25em 0px;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);box-sizing:border-box;--tw-border-spacing-x:0;--tw-border-spacing-y:0;--tw-translate-x:0;--tw-translate-y:0;--tw-rotate:0;--tw-skew-x:0;--tw-skew-y:0;--tw-scale-x:1;--tw-scale-y:1;--tw-pan-x: ;--tw-pan-y: ;--tw-pinch-zoom: ;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity;--tw-gradient-from-position: ;--tw-gradient-via-position: ;--tw-gradient-to-position: ;--tw-ordinal: ;--tw-slashed-zero: ;--tw-numeric-figure: ;--tw-numeric-spacing: ;--tw-numeric-fraction: ;--tw-ring-inset: ;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-color:rgba(69,89,164,.5);--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-shadow:0 0 transparent;--tw-shadow-colored:0 0 transparent;--tw-blur: ;--tw-brightness: ;--tw-contrast: ;--tw-grayscale: ;--tw-hue-rotate: ;--tw-invert: ;--tw-saturate: ;--tw-sepia: ;--tw-drop-shadow: ;--tw-backdrop-blur: ;--tw-backdrop-brightness: ;--tw-backdrop-contrast: ;--tw-backdrop-grayscale: ;--tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ;--tw-backdrop-invert: ;--tw-backdrop-opacity: ;--tw-backdrop-saturate: ;--tw-backdrop-sepia: ;margin:1.25em 0px;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, we strive to gather in loving community, creating a shared vision of compassion and dignity for all. Your donation directly contributes to our ability to transform the world around us, promoting social justice, community engagement, and meaningful connections.

Dear Beloved <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, We extend our sincere gratitude for your generous and thoughtful support of our Auction at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. Your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed, and we are deeply touched by your support. Your contribution plays a vital role in sustaining our mission to be a compassionate, thoughtful, and diverse religious community. It enables us to nurture and challenge ourselves toward deeper understanding, meaning, and purpose, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, we strive to gather in loving community, creating a shared vision of compassion and dignity for all. Your donation directly contributes to our ability to transform the world around us, promoting social justice, community engagement, and meaningful connections. Whether you have been a long-standing member of our community or a newcomer, your generosity resonates with the spirit of unity and shared values that define us. Every donation, regardless of size, contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our church, allowing us to continue our impactful initiatives, community outreach, and maintenance of our historic building. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Your support fuels our endeavors and reinforces the vision of a world where compassion and dignity prevail. We are honored to have you as a cherished member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo community. With heartfelt appreciation,<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1713538896/oy3fietm8phuzbemrcnp.png" style="width:91px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Rev. Cathy Harrington Interim Minister <a href="mailto:office@buffalouu.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">office@buffalouu.org</a>17168852136

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### Context Profile for Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   The Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo is dedicated to fostering a community that promotes social justice, spiritual growth, and cultural enrichment. Their mission emphasizes inclusivity, compassion, and the pursuit of truth, aiming to create a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of their background or beliefs. The church serves as a historic landmark in the Elmwood Village, advocating for social justice and community engagement for over 117 years.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Capital Campaign:** Focused on preserving the church building and addressing critical repairs.
   - **Community Events:** Regularly hosts events such as cabarets, social justice discussions, and cultural programs.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns:** Engages the community in fundraising efforts to support church initiatives and building maintenance.
   - **Volunteer Opportunities:** Encourages community involvement through various volunteer programs and events.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   The tone of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo is friendly, inclusive, and inspiring. Communications are warm and welcoming, often using personal touches (e.g., addressing individuals by name). The language is straightforward yet heartfelt, aiming to connect emotionally with the audience while conveying important information.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   The organization does use emojis in their communications, particularly in email campaigns. Emojis such as 📅 (calendar) and 📍 (location pin) are utilized to highlight event details, making the content more engaging and visually appealing. Emoji usage appears to be moderate and contextually appropriate, enhancing the friendly tone of their messages.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Established over 117 years ago, the church has a long-standing history in the Buffalo community.
   - **Scale:** Engages a diverse community with various events and programs, including 26 forms and 25 email campaigns.
   - **Impact Metrics:** Specific metrics related to community engagement and fundraising success are not detailed on the website but can be inferred through ongoing campaigns and events.
   - **Volunteer Info:** Encourages community members to participate in volunteer opportunities, fostering a sense of belonging and contribution.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Personalization:** Use first names in communications to create a personal connection.
   - **Warm and Inviting Language:** Maintain a friendly and inclusive tone, using simple and clear language.
   - **Highlight Key Information:** Use bullet points or emojis to draw attention to important details, such as event dates and locations.
   - **Encouragement of Participation:** Foster a sense of community by inviting individuals to participate in events and volunteer opportunities.
   - **Gratitude:** Express appreciation for support and participation in all communications, reinforcing the community spirit.

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