Stewardship Campaign 2012

Rise Up and Support Our Vibrant First Parish Community!

Join us on Sunday, February 5 for a festive day of giving! Our annual Stewardship Drive will take place during one uplifting service as we make our yearly pledges as a group. This year's Stewardship Drive will not include socials; instead mark your calendars to attend on February 5.

Easy print version of stewardship 2012 brochure.

Our 2012 stewardship committee includes Scott Jones, Jen Navarro and Bob Fowkes. Contact the committee by writing stewardship@firstparish.info.

First Parish is flourishing! It is a vital place of warmth, spirituality and connection to others inside and outside our walls. Our community is growing and thriving, placing new demands on our existing services and programs. Your generous pledge is needed to continue our exciting and important work. Now is the time to Rise Up and support First Parish.

Over the past year, some of our many accomplishments include: traveling to Gagy, Transylvania to visit our partner church, the growth of our Youth Group to over 70 members, expansion of the Youth Program Coordinator position, hiring of a new Communications Associate, expansion of hours for our Office Assistant, establishment of an Interweave chapter, inspiring retreats with our minister, a scope study for the Capital Campaign Exploratory Committee, and the addition of new Covenant groups. We have an average Sunday service attendance of over 250 people and our membership has grown to over 350.

Looking forward, our goals are to add a Volunteer Coordinator position and a Ministerial Intern. This is in addition to expanding religious education for youth and adults, increasing service and social justice opportunities, and developing and supporting our staff. It takes our generous pledges to make all of this happen! Rise Up and join with us as we enter together into this new year of growth, connection and possibilities!

To reach our goal of $449,000 we need pledges in the following amounts:

What pledge level is appropriate for me?

Here is the Unitarian Universalist Association's fair-sharing guide:
First, Reduce your income to reflect medical expenses, childcare and education costs.
Then, consider giving at the Supporter or Sustainer level—or more—as your commitment and belief in First Parish and Unitarian Universalism grows.

SUPPORTER : The Church is a significant part of my life and promotes my spiritual growth.

SUSTAINER : The Church is central to my identity and I am committed to sustaining our programs.