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  • Where does the money go?

    Posted on October 23, 2020 by in Latest News

    We invite you to review First Congregational’s video appeal (first of its kind for 2020!), along with the information and data included with our stewardship campaign materials, which you can find at [web site/link].  Together, they depict how pledging dollars are spent to support our Church’s mission (as well as some fun pictures!).

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  • Does my pledge really make a difference?

    Posted on October 23, 2020 by in Giving

    Absolutely. It often comes as a surprise when people learn that First Congregational relies almost entirely on the annual pledging that members of our faith community provide.  About two-thirds of the income needed to operate and maintain our church comes from pledges.  No financial resources come to the church from our larger denomination, the UCC.  […]

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  • What is a pledge?

    Posted on October 23, 2020 by in Giving

    Each year, we are all asked to make a thoughtful, prayerful and intentional commitment to financially support the mission and ministries of our church.   Your pledge is for the entire year; however, you can change your pledge amount at any time (more below), and you can pay your pledge in any way that is […]

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