My pledge-team work has kindled within me a growing awareness of generosity, and how, by cultivating generosity, one can grow in spiritual maturity. I believe that the purpose of the Church is to develop spiritually mature members: people who challenge themselves to create better lives for themselves, their families and their fellow citizens. The Pledge Team is committed to fostering stewardship within our Church community. To us, “stewardship” means acknowledging that we have a shared responsibility toward the Earth — including our lives, our possessions and the communities of which we are a part — and that we are called to express our gratitude by being generous with these blessings.
--{David Potyondy, Pledge Team Chair}
Each Unitarian Universalist Church is solely responsible for funding its own programs and day-to-day operations.
At First Universalist that means we rely on our members and friends to support a $1,500,000 annual budget. Last year, 648 Pledges (from individuals or households) contributed an average pledge of $1657. Some can contribute more, some less, depending on their circumstances.
Part of the spiritual practice of generosity includes contributing to support those who may benefit from the church during times they are unable to support it financially. You are encouraged to reflect on the role of the church in your life and your own financial situation, and then to give generously within your means. Those who take part in the life of the church but are not members are also asked to consider making a generous pledge.
Before the Pledge Campaign kicks off on February 23, approximately 100 people (or pledging couples) will be invited to meet with a canvasser to share their own giving journeys. Whether or not you are canvassed, we ask you to:
• Consider generosity as a spiritual practice.
• Align your giving with your values, which are carried out by the work of this Church.
• Help us realize our dreams as a faith community (pledges provide approximately 80% of the Church’s operating revenue — we are the Church).
• Make, or move toward, an annual pledge at the Sustainer Level of the Fair-Share Giving Guide.
The following links provide more information about pledging. This information may help you to discern your level of commitment to the Church and thereby determine an appropriate level of giving.
Pledging FAQ:
Frequently asked questions about pledging.
Our Message: What Are We Asking of You?
Our core message, please read this.
Writing Your Money Autobiography
Deciding how much to give to the Church requires a great deal of thought as well as discussion if it is a joint decision. The UUA Stewardship Resources blog includes a questionnaire & "Writing Your Money Autobiography" that can be helpful in sorting out our past ideas and experiences around money. It's a tool that can be used for reflection, or in an exercise of sharing with others, to become more comfortable talking about money.
Reflections on Generosity
Provocative statements considering generosity as a spiritual practice.
Pledge Team: Why Do I Give?
A collection of Liberal articles addressing the question: Why Do I Give?
Members & Friends: I Give Because. . .
Over one hundred responses to “I Give Because. . .” in the Pledge Drive closing worship service of February 2012.
Make Your Pledge for 2014–2015
Make your pledge by filling out a pledge card and returning it to the Church office; or, make your pledge online by clicking this link.
--{David Potyondy, Pledge Team Chair}
Each Unitarian Universalist Church is solely responsible for funding its own programs and day-to-day operations.
At First Universalist that means we rely on our members and friends to support a $1,500,000 annual budget. Last year, 648 Pledges (from individuals or households) contributed an average pledge of $1657. Some can contribute more, some less, depending on their circumstances.
Part of the spiritual practice of generosity includes contributing to support those who may benefit from the church during times they are unable to support it financially. You are encouraged to reflect on the role of the church in your life and your own financial situation, and then to give generously within your means. Those who take part in the life of the church but are not members are also asked to consider making a generous pledge.
Before the Pledge Campaign kicks off on February 23, approximately 100 people (or pledging couples) will be invited to meet with a canvasser to share their own giving journeys. Whether or not you are canvassed, we ask you to:
• Consider generosity as a spiritual practice.
• Align your giving with your values, which are carried out by the work of this Church.
• Help us realize our dreams as a faith community (pledges provide approximately 80% of the Church’s operating revenue — we are the Church).
• Make, or move toward, an annual pledge at the Sustainer Level of the Fair-Share Giving Guide.
The following links provide more information about pledging. This information may help you to discern your level of commitment to the Church and thereby determine an appropriate level of giving.
Pledging FAQ:
Frequently asked questions about pledging.
Our Message: What Are We Asking of You?
Our core message, please read this.
Writing Your Money Autobiography
Deciding how much to give to the Church requires a great deal of thought as well as discussion if it is a joint decision. The UUA Stewardship Resources blog includes a questionnaire & "Writing Your Money Autobiography" that can be helpful in sorting out our past ideas and experiences around money. It's a tool that can be used for reflection, or in an exercise of sharing with others, to become more comfortable talking about money.
Reflections on Generosity
Provocative statements considering generosity as a spiritual practice.
Pledge Team: Why Do I Give?
A collection of Liberal articles addressing the question: Why Do I Give?
Members & Friends: I Give Because. . .
Over one hundred responses to “I Give Because. . .” in the Pledge Drive closing worship service of February 2012.
Make Your Pledge for 2014–2015
Make your pledge by filling out a pledge card and returning it to the Church office; or, make your pledge online by clicking this link.