WHAT IS A PLEDGE?

A pledge is a commitment you make to God and the church to set aside a percentage of the first fruits of your labor for God’s purposes. A pledge is made out of thanksgiving for the abundance God has bestowed on us and reflects our desire to support the mission and ministry of God’s church, which includes its day-to-day operations. At St. Stephen’s, parishioner donations (along with a small amount of facility use income) is the sole source of funding. In addition to being a spiritual practice, pledging enables the Vestry to prepare a fiscally responsible budget for the coming year.