Like most organizations and households, All Souls makes plans for our ministry based on our anticipated financial and human resources. On the financial side, our budget is the plan we use, and pledges represent the most significant source of income in our annual budget. We need your pledge so that we can plan and budget for our ministry with your generosity in mind.

We encourage you to pledge an amount that represents a proportion of your income. Many people find a “tithe,” the scriptural ten percent, to be a helpful framework. Inevitably proportional giving raises a number of questions such as:

-Should the proportion be pre-tax or post-tax income?

-What if I already donate to other charitable organizations, should those be included in my proportional gift?

-My income is volatile, because I work on billable hours or commission, does direct proportional giving still apply to me?

There is no single correct answer to these questions, but the place to start is in prayer. Our giving is a response to God’s generosity and an acknowledgement that our possessions are not really ours, but only ours to use. Whatever you pledge, know that you are joined by your fellow parishioners and we are confident that you will experience spiritual growth from offering from your “first fruits” to further God’s work in the world.

Setting aside a proportion of your income for God’s work is a discipline of the spirit. As such it might seem like a big step to take. We recommend that you discern in prayer at what level you would like to give and set a plan to get there over 3 to 5 years. Take a look at this sheet to have an idea of how these different percentages might play out for you.

Over the past several years, pledges have contributed between 75% and 80% of our expenses. In 2025, the loss of income from the Jordan Fund and of rent from the preschool space will increase our reliance on pledges. In our target 2025 budget estimate, pledges make up about 88% of the income.

It is a meaningful spiritual practice to give something of what we have back to God’s work at each service, even if we give $1 per week. Pledging, however, can be a more conscious and intentional practice of giving of your resources and allows All Souls to budget its expenses for the year.

You are welcome at All Souls no matter what you choose to give. We do ask that if you believe in the work that this church is doing, you make a pledge to sustain and expand the ministry of All Souls. Many who pledge say that they feel even closer to this community by committing to help support it financially.

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Absolutely! Please follow your employer’s process and if you have any questions contact the parish office, allsouls@allsoulsparish.org.

A member of the clergy or stewardship team would be happy to talk and help you find answers to your questions. Reach out to the parish office to get the conversation started.