Stewardship and Pledging
Our annual stewardship campaign is a time when members and friends make a commitment to support EUUF during the upcoming fiscal year. We call that commitment a “pledge.” Our 2025 stewardship campaign ran from March 2nd to April 6th. While the campaign is over, new members or anyone who missed the campaign can still use the button below to make a pledge for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year.
Evergreen UU is completely member-supported. All our expenses—staff salaries, program supplies and building rental costs—are paid out of the donations of generous members and friends. Pledges allow us to plan that spending, which can be particularly important when hiring staff. Pledges are not binding. If you have a change in circumstances, whether due to job loss or lottery windfall, just contact the treasurer or office administrator and your pledge will be adjusted.
How much should I pledge?
If you are new to Evergreen, you may be asking “How much should I pledge?” The answer may depend on your financial circumstances. For some, a few hundred dollars is extremely generous, while others can afford to donate thousands. We offer a guideline of 3.5% of “Adjusted Gross Income,” a level that varies with wealth and that enables us to fund the mission of our Fellowship. We hope that our members and friends are excited about EUUF and excited to be supporting our mission.
When do I pay my pledge?
A pledge made now is for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, which runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. You should plan to pay your pledge (via donation to EUUF) over the course of that year. Some make a single donation at some point during the year, and some donate quarterly, monthly or even weekly. Evergreen is happy to accept whatever works best for you.
How do I pay my pledge?
The donate page has lots of information about the different ways that donations can be made.
What happens during a Stewardship campaign?
While a pledge is welcome at any time of year, especially from new members, the spring Stewardship Campaign is the time when EUUF tries to get every one of its members and donating friends to declare their donation intent for the following fiscal year. During this campaign, this web page highlights what the congregation is doing, what we are planning, and why we are excited about supporting EUUF in the upcoming fiscal year.
2025 Stewardship Campaign - Connect: Together We Thrive
Make a financial pledge to Evergreen UU Fellowship for the current church year
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Submitting a pledge through the form is a commitment to contribute a specific amount during the church year (July 1st, 2025 - June 30th, 2026).
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