Pledging
A pledge is a promise between the giver and God shared with the church for the purpose of being more faithful, accountable, and generous.
God calls us to become partners in God’s work in the world through our gifts. As we grow in generosity, we grow in godliness and discipleship.
Pledging helps us embrace the spiritual discipline of giving.
Like prayer, scripture reading, fasting, and dedication to service, the practice of giving regularly and intentionally helps us grow in faith and mature spiritually. It serves as a continual reminder of God’s claim on our lives. It requires us to put our own needs and wants into proper perspective, to set aside our own interests for the sake of God and others. Generosity is a tool God uses to shape our hearts. And through the spiritual discipline of giving, our hearts become one with God’s heart and our faith grows. Pledging helps us embrace the spiritual discipline of regular, faithful giving.
Pledging helps us grow in generosity.
Some people are afraid of making pledges because they fear being unable to fulfill them. But it’s important to remember that neither a pledge nor an estimate of giving is a legally binding contract. A pledge is a promise between the giver and God shared with the church for the purpose of being more faithful, accountable, and generous. A pledge can be modified if someone’s circumstances change.
How do I make a pledge?
Complete a pledge card on paper or on our website with the total amount of money you plan to give to the parish during 2024. You can pay this amount in whatever schedule is easiest for you – weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually (in one lump sum).
To make it even easier, you may request pledge envelopes which can be placed in the offering plate during services or mailed to submit your pledge payments, in cash or by check. Automatic donations can be set up through your financial institutions. Donations can also be made using your credit card online on our website at: allsaintsandstgeorges.org.
How much should I pledge?
No one can tell you the right amount to pledge.
The pledge amount that is right for you is whatever you feel reflects your thankfulness to God and your commitment to the parish, based on what you can afford. For example, calculate what you can commit each week, then multiply that by 52 and that is your annual pledge amount. You can also consider a percentage of your income – for example, the Biblical tithe, which is 10%, is a goal many are working toward. For first time pledgers, the act of pledging is more important than the amount, since the pledge reflects that you have made a personal commitment to the ongoing life of the church. And your pledge is confidential.
