The time to pledge is now!

First Unitarian Church’s Stewardship campaign for 2017 is well past the halfway point. We have raised over $200,000, and we have just over $100,000 to go. The Stewardship team has been energized by the tremendous generosity of our fellow church members and friends. The commitment and dedication to our spiritual community reflected in this year’s giving are truly inspirational.

As you might have guessed, it’s time to pledge! Our visiting stewards are still busy contacting church members and friends for visits. But with the holiday season upon us, we would like everyone to make their pledge as soon as possible. Please consider increasing your pledge by 20% to help us reach our goal of $310,000.

Pledging is easy:

Pledge online: http://www.firstunitarian.com/pledgeform.cfm

Pledge by phone: call Jennifer in the church office: 508-757-2708

Pledge by e-mail: send a message with your 2017 pledge to Jennifer Bowes (jbowes@firstunitarian.com)

Financial giving through annual pledges is just one of many ways that church members and friends give generously of themselves to our community. We are grateful for all gifts that you bring to our shared mission of worship, connection, and justice. Thank you in advance for your generous support of the 2017 Stewardship campaign.

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