Annual Stewardship Campaign

In line with our UUA principles, First Parish members are committed to building and nourishing our spiritual community while serving the world as a force for social justice. Members empower the church and its ministry in many ways, notably through generous participation in our Annual Stewardship Campaign – the single most important factor in sustaining our ministry.

We request that members and friends strive to make a fair share pledge to First Parish. The Fair Share Giving Guide provides suggestions that can help you reflect on opportunity and commitment based on your income. This is a guide, not a requirement. We recognize that there is economic diversity at First Parish. Some members are at the beginning or ending of their paid work and earnings may be low. Some members may be unemployed or under-employed. Others are able to contribute more than their fair share. We ask everyone to give as generously as possible. People with limited incomes are asked to make a pledge in the $26 (50 cents a week) to $260 (5 dollars a week) range. A member of the Stewardship Committee is glad to meet with you to discuss your pledge if you have questions.

The Pledge Form can be filled out on-line or the attached PDF printed and returned to the office by mail or fax (617-868-6178) or left in the Business Administrator's mailbox on Sunday morning. Or you can save the pledge form to your computer, fill it out and email your pledge to the admin [at] fpcambridge [dot] org (Business Administrator).

If your financial circumstances change and you need to change your pledge – either up or down – simply call (617-876-7772) or email the admin [at] fpcambridge [dot] org (Business Administrator) in the church office and tell her what you would like to do. A pledge is a promise – it is not a contract – but letting us know your intention helps us to anticipate our cash flow and manage our budget. Thank you.

Matching gifts can increase the amount of your donation. If you or your spouse/partner are affiliated with a company that has a matching gift program, obtain a matching gift form from the human resources office where you work. Include the completed form with your donation. We advise that you confirm the employer matches gifts to religious organizations.

If you would like to enjoy the convenience of automatic billing, simply complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and sign the form. All requested information is required. Upon approval, we will automatically bill your credit card for the amount indicated and your total charges will appear on your monthly credit card statement. You may cancel this automatic billing authorization at any time by contacting the office. The completed signed form should be returned to the Business Administrator.