Frequently Asked Questions
A pledge is not a gift made today. Rather, a pledge is your promise to provide a certain amount of financial support to the work of Christ’s church in the year ahead. Each fall, members are asked to complete a pledge card for the year ahead, so the finance committee can plan for the coming year’s budget. We understand that things change, so a pledge is never a commitment, rather a guideline for us as we plan the coming year.
Emmanuel asks for our pledge now, so that our leadership can plan the program life of the church for the year ahead, and do so with a balanced budget. Making an annual stewardship pledge is a commitment of your financial support for the coming year. You may fulfill your pledge on any schedule that meets your needs – weekly, monthly, quarterly or in one lump sum.
The vitality of our church depends on your ongoing, committed support. This support includes your financial commitment, participation in worship and other parish activities, including the offering of your time and talent.
A pledge lets you plan your charitable giving for the year ahead, makes tax accounting easier, and allows us to fulfill our mission sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
The biblical standard is to give 10% of your income. Our challenge is to give 10% more to Emmanuel in 2025. It doesn’t matter the amount; it’s the proportion that matters!
Pledge Form
Your annual Giving Pledge reflects your financial commitment to support your church’s ministry throughout the year. We ask that everyone return a Commitment to Giving Pledge. You can always increase or decrease your commitment if your situation changes. For 2024, we ask that you consider this pledge a pledge to the General Operating Fund.