Pledge Drive 2024
Invitation to Love
2024 Fall Pledge Drive
for 2025 Budget
Pledge Drive Basic Information
Dates: September 8-29, 2024
Pledge Payment Period: 12 months, from January 1 through December 31, 2025
Volunteers will have print information, and can answer questions, at a table in the Social Hall on the four Pledge Drive Sundays. A luncheon is scheduled after the church service on September 29.
As we gather together in this season of reflection and renewal, we invite you to participate in this year’s annual Pledge Drive. Our theme this year is "Invitation to Love," and we ask you to consider how you can contribute to the love and support and programming that sustain this religious community.
***** Click here to make your pledge online *****
Our worship theme for the coming year is "Practicing Liberating Love," where each month, we will explore various practices that embody this theme. September will focus on the practice of invitation—how we invite one another into witnessing our lives, supporting our church and helping all people lead lives of justice, love, learning and hope.
Gifts to our church support our contributions to the community, the personal development of our members and friends, the maintenance of our building and grounds, our faith development programs for children and youth, our soul-sustaining worship services, and a variety of music programs.
Why Your Pledge or Response Matters:
Our annual pledge drive provides most of the income for our yearly operating budget, so your support is vital to sustaining the vibrant programs and operations of UU Lansing. Your timely response will enable us to determine an accurate budget for the coming year. Every gift, no matter the size, is valuable and deeply appreciated. Even if you cannot make a financial pledge, we want to hear from you, to know you are connected to our church community.
When do I pledge?
Please make your pledge of financial support for the 2025 budget by Sept. 29, 2024. You do not need to make a payment at this time.
How much should I pledge?
We invite you to be as thoughtful and generous as possible in making your pledge. To help you determine how much to give, see this helpful Fair-Share Contribution Guide.
How do I pledge?
You may:
Email your pledge amount to Congregational Administrator, Adam Bouverette, at abouverette@uulansing.org and put ‘My Pledge’ in the Subject line. Or, call Adam at 517-351-4081 ext. 107.
Click here to download and print a pledge form (copies also available at the Sunday Pledge Drive Table or church office). Once completed, you can drop it off at the Sunday Pledge Drive Table or mail to the church office (5509 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48911).
When and how do I pay my pledge?
You will have the entire year of 2025 to fulfill your pledge and can divide it up by week, month, quarter, or pay it all at once. Please be certain to indicate that the donation is for your 2025 pledge. You may …
Give online at uulansing.org, where you can set up recurring donations, or make a one-time donation. You can also give from your checking or savings account, or use your credit card.
Submit a check by mail or on Sundays in the collection basket; write ‘2025 Pledge’ in the memo line.
Pay with cash on Sundays, using a donation envelope from the usher cart or seat pockets.
Use your own bank’s automated service; contact your bank to make arrangements.
Provide a transfer of appreciated securities. Contact Congregational Administrator Adam Bouverette (abouverette@uulansing.org or 517-351-4081 ext. 107) to make arrangements.
What if I can’t fulfill my pledge?
Life happens. Our lives change. If you need to revise your financial commitment at any time, please contact our Administrator, Adam Bouverette at abouverette@uulansing.org or call him at 517-351-4081 ext. 107. All information about individual pledges is strictly confidential. We appreciate you communicating with us. It helps us to budget more accurately.
Other questions:
For specific questions about the pledge drive and/or if you would like a member of the Pledge Drive Team to contact you or make a visit, please stop by the Sunday Pledge Drive Info table during coffee hour or email the Pledge Drive Team. (pledgeuulansing@gmail.com)