Who Should Give?
We enthusiastically invite everyone who is part of the FirstU community – whether or not you are a member –
to pledge your financial support. Contributions from Pledgers enable the financial sustainability of FirstU and our mission.
If you are part of the FirstU community, but not yet a member, you can contact the Welcome & Membership Team
to find out more about the benefits of the stronger connection that membership brings.
We enthusiastically invite everyone who is part of the FirstU community – whether or not you are a member –
to pledge your financial support. Contributions from Pledgers enable the financial sustainability of FirstU and our mission.
If you are part of the FirstU community, but not yet a member, you can contact the Welcome & Membership Team
to find out more about the benefits of the stronger connection that membership brings.
When and How Do I Give?
Giving Regularly
For your own budgeting, you may prefer regular monthly donations. We encourage this, as it helps with FirstU’s budget too! There are several ways to donate, including Pre-Authorized Chequing (PAC), Credit Card, Etransfers and postdated cheques. You can also donate regularly by Sunday Service plate offerings, either in person or electronically. See the Pledge Form for details and contact Michelle Jackson at [email protected] to set up a payment plan that suits your needs.
Giving a One-Time Gift
You may prefer giving by an annual one-time cheque. We require donations for the 2026 Pledge Campaign to be post-dated for 2026. Note that all donations are receipted in the year in which they are received though, of course, we encourage donations at any time. You can also donate publicly-traded shares. Michelle Jackson has special forms to accomplish this in a tax-efficient manner.
Giving Regularly
For your own budgeting, you may prefer regular monthly donations. We encourage this, as it helps with FirstU’s budget too! There are several ways to donate, including Pre-Authorized Chequing (PAC), Credit Card, Etransfers and postdated cheques. You can also donate regularly by Sunday Service plate offerings, either in person or electronically. See the Pledge Form for details and contact Michelle Jackson at [email protected] to set up a payment plan that suits your needs.
Giving a One-Time Gift
You may prefer giving by an annual one-time cheque. We require donations for the 2026 Pledge Campaign to be post-dated for 2026. Note that all donations are receipted in the year in which they are received though, of course, we encourage donations at any time. You can also donate publicly-traded shares. Michelle Jackson has special forms to accomplish this in a tax-efficient manner.
How Much Should I Give?
How much to give depends on your personal situation. It is often much easier for someone who makes $100,000 a year to give a certain percentage of their income than for someone who makes $20,000 a year to donate the same percentage. We encourage you to donate what you can without harming yourself or your family. If you would like some guidance, please see the Sample Pledge and Contribution Chart, below.
We encourage everyone to make a pledge that fits with their personal circumstances and commitment to the congregation. Consider your UU values and place yourself along this continuum:
How much to give depends on your personal situation. It is often much easier for someone who makes $100,000 a year to give a certain percentage of their income than for someone who makes $20,000 a year to donate the same percentage. We encourage you to donate what you can without harming yourself or your family. If you would like some guidance, please see the Sample Pledge and Contribution Chart, below.
We encourage everyone to make a pledge that fits with their personal circumstances and commitment to the congregation. Consider your UU values and place yourself along this continuum:
- Supporter: The congregation is a significant part of my spiritual and intellectual life, It supports my spiritual growth.
- Sustainer: The congregation is my central community; I am committed to sustaining the programs and ministries of my congregation.
- Visionary: My commitment is a clear demonstration of the unique importance to me of this congregation and of my spiritual principles. I am committed to its present and future growth
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Consider Increasing Your Monthly Gift
If you are already donating monthly by PAC, credit card, or through Canada Helps, we thank you for your commitment. This is an ideal time to consider increasing your monthly donation in 2025 to reflect the increase in cost of living. |
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