Annual Giving
Stewardship is far more than simply a matter of money. Stewardship is the faithful use of all our lives, including our time, our talents, and yes, our money. God blesses us, not so that we can revel in our blessings, but so that we can in turn be a blessing for others. Our ministry at First Church is possible only because so many people give so generously and faithfully of all these, including their financial gifts to the church.
The biggest source of funding for our ministry is the annual stewardship pledge campaign which provides over 50% of the total amount needed each year to support the church’s ministry. Your gift matters both because the church needs our tithes and offerings to thrive, and because giving helps each of us grow spiritually!
Annual Giving 2024: Beyond 325 years…
Over the past year, we have held many events to celebrate First Church’s 325 years as a congregation. We are reminded of the generations of members of First Church who have supported this congregation; we’re grateful for a history of stewardship that has sustained First Church for over 300 years!
It really is incredible what the spirit of God has done with this body of faith through the centuries. The Spirit has done so by implanting in the hearts of God’s people the need to dedicate their treasure to this endeavor. God’s Holy Spirit blew through their lives with generosity in the belief that this congregation, this ministry, this witness of The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, was vital to the kingdom of God.
After this year when we have celebrated the contributions of those who came before us, it is evident that we have the responsibility and the privilege to continue a great legacy.
So now, let us look forward. We are this congregation now. What we do now sets the course for the next 325 years.
We ask you to consider continuing your support of the church as you are able, and make your pledge to Annual Giving. Pledges play a critical role in our finances; pledging helps our Stewardship & Budget Committee to plan and budget for 2024. There are several ways to make a pledge, and several ways to give! Pledge by returning a pledge card, or pledge online. Pledge to give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or make a one-time gift. It’s easier than ever to set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time using Realm, our church software, which provides secure online pledging and giving options.
Whichever way you choose to give, please know that every gift matters! We are so grateful for your ongoing support of First Church!
All pledges will be dedicated in worship on November 19, 2023.
Pledge Online!
We have launched a new church software that provides new online pledging and giving options, enabling direct access to your giving and pledging history. You may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time.
Why pledge?
By pledging, we commit our support to First Church, to the missions and programs that are a vital part of the life of our church and our connection to the community. Our pledges are also instrumental in the day-to-day life of the church, its ministries and its care.
How do I give?
You may give online as a contribution towards your pledge or as gift without pledging.
If you prefer not to give online, you may:
Make a check out to First Presbyterian Church and mail or deliver it to the Church Office.
Request pledge envelopes for weekly, monthly, or quarterly donations to Annual Stewardship. You may place these in the offering plate or mail them to the Church Office.
To give a gift of stock, please contact Craig Boddorff, the Church Treasurer.