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  • How can I pay my pledge?

    Posted on October 23, 2020 by in Giving

    You may pay your pledge weekly, monthly, or in lump sums in any number of ways —  by Venmo, through automatic debits or even through the good “old-fashioned” mail!  If you do not use an automated payment, the Church can provide you offering envelopes for your convenience, printed with donor record numbers to insure proper […]

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  • How do I make a pledge?

    Posted on October 23, 2020 by in Giving

    You will receive a pledge card in the mail at the beginning of the pledge campaign in October.  We ask that you let us know your pledge on or before Pledge Sunday, November 13, 2022.  You can communicate your pledge in a variety of ways – by sending us a confidential email at on or […]

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  • Doesn’t the church have an endowment?

    Posted on October 23, 2020 by in Giving

    Yes it does. The endowment currently contributes less than one-quarter of the church’s operating budget.  Reliance on pledging is a positive aspect of healthy church life, as it ensures that we are all regularly committed to the vitality of our church and maintenance of its resources.

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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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  • Can I give appreciated stock to FCCW to pay all or some of a pledge?

    Posted on October 13, 2020 by in Giving

      Yes!  Again, consult your tax advisor regarding the benefits, but in general, using appreciated securities to make a charitable donation can have favorable tax benefits to the donor (in addition to serving important charitable purposes!).  For assistance with the logistics, please contact treasurer Bruce Lauterwasser.

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