Our campaign for 2025 is based on God’s ImPossible Promise of Enough.
With God, all things are possible. –Mark 10:27
This past year we have given thanks to God in inspiring worship with wonderful music, strengthened community, provided a place for children, youth, and families to grow in faith, and put Love in Action for our neighbors near and far. All of these initiatives, big and small, rely on the financial support of our church and community members. Thank you so very much for your support of God’s ministry through Cumberland UCC!
We hope that you will consider making a pledge to support the Church’s ministry for 2025.
You can make a Pledge Online HERE.
Download the Stewardship for 2025 materials here:
Stewardship Letter
Giving Reflection Guide
Narrative Budget
Pledge Card
See Frequently Asked Questions below:
HOW DO I MAKE A PLEDGE?
You can make your pledge for 2025 online HERE.
The form asks for your estimate of financial giving for the year ahead. You can set up recurring payments annually, quarterly, monthly, or weekly, given electronically from your bank account, or indicate that you’ll pay later by cash, check, text, or online.
If you would like a paper pledge card, you may print one out here, pick one at the church, or email the church office to request that one be mailed to you.
WHAT IS A PLEDGE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
A pledge is a commitment of financial support for the year, often paid monthly or weekly. Many people set up recurring online contributions. Others give annually at the beginning or end of the year, or prepay a gift intended for next year.
You can give to the Church without pledging, of course. However, annual pledging is very important because it enables the Church to plan for ministry (and keep the lights on!) through careful budget planning. Please know that if your circumstances change, a pledge can be changed at any time by contacting the Treasurer or the church office. Pledging is also an important spiritual discipline that fosters faithfulness and generosity.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE/PLEDGE?
God invites us into lives of love, generosity, and joy. That often means making choices as we live our faith. Every gift makes a difference in the work of the Church. We prayerfully ask you to make Cumberland UCC your giving priority as we worship God, serve our neighbors, nurture our youth and our own faith lives, and put “Love in Action.”
When you think about how you manage your financial resources, what does it mean to be a person of faith? Our faith teaches us to start with gratitude for the gift of life as we remember how much God has given us. We are then invited to generously share those gifts as Stewards. We do this because our gifts (combined with others) can truly become a sign of God’s grace and possibility in our lives and the lives of our neighbors. That kind of generosity brings joy! Click here for more information: Giving Reflection Guide
WHAT IS CHURCH’S BUDGET AND ROLE OF PLEDGES IN CHURCH INCOME?
Our primary source of income is contributions from our members and friends. Please see the 2024 Narrative Budget above for more detail or contact the Church office for a copy of our line item 2024 Budget.
Thank you to all who have submitted your pledges and gifts via mail, e-mail, in-person, or online!
Together, and with God who makes all things possible, we can make what might seem impossible, possible as we continue to follow Jesus’ call to put “Love in Action” in our community and beyond.