The UCC has information on giving patterns which indicates that giving percentages increase with the level of church involvement and income. This guide may offer suggestions for you and your family as you make your annual pledge.
Your pledge is an act of devotion, a form of worship, a demonstration of your gratitude toward and dependence upon God.
Annual Income |
Basic Pledge1%-2% of Income |
Participatory Pledge3%-4% of Income |
Leadership Pledge5%-10% of Income |
| $25,000 or less | $250 – $500 | $750 – $1,000 | $1,250 – $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $500 – $1,000 | $1,500 – $2,000 | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| $75,000 | $750 – $1,500 | $2,250 – $3,000 | $3,750 – $7,500 |
| $100,000 | $1,000- $2,000 | $3,000 – $4,000 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| $150,000 | $1,500 – $3,000 | $4,500 – $6,000 | $7,500 – $15,000 |
| $200,000 | $2,000 – $4,000 | $6,000 – $8,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| $300,000 or more | $3,000 – $6,000 | $9,000 – $12,000 | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Basic Support
Suggested for an individual or family who considers the Church its religious home, and who feels they are a part of the Church community, participates in some Church activities or uses its basic services. |
Participatory Support
Suggested for an individual or family who is actively involved, makes extensive use of services such as Sunday School, Adult Ed., and Youth Programs, and views the Church as a channel for the expression of their social, spiritual and family values. |
Leadership Support
Suggested for an individual or family deeply committed to the support of the Church’s religious initiatives, program expansion, and who view the Church as a central focus of their spiritual life. |