The theme of this year’s campaign is Rooted in Justice, Grounded in Love. In these challenging times, we choose to lift up our UU commitment to justice within a framework of love. Your annual pledge is vital to ensuring that in the coming year we can continue to embody this commitment together.
If you have not received a letter or an email about pledging for 2026, please reach out ASAP to Ward Kelsey.
If you made a pledge last year, we’re asking you, if you are financially able, to increase it by 4.5%. Pledges at this level will enable the church to cover its expenses in 2025. This is called a “rollover pledge.”
To accept this rollover pledge, you need to do nothing right away. The rollover amount will be entered as your 2026 pledge on October 31.
If you wish to adjust your pledge amount (either up or down), please fill out and submit our online form at https://www.first-unitarian-pgh.org/pledge. If you prefer, you can print the form, fill it out, and return it to the church with your 2026 pledge amount.
If you didn’t make a pledge last year, please consider making one for 2026. Your annual pledge helps to ensure that our beloved community will continue to thrive. You can make your pledge via the online form or by emailing Ward Kelsey.
Please consider making a Fair Share pledge – that is, a pledge of 3% to 5% of household income as you define it. For example, for every $10,000 of income, the Fair Share range is $300 to $500.
If you fulfill your pledge via an automated bank transfer, you may need to contact your financial institution to adjust the amount being deducted as of Jan. 1, 2026.
After considering your financial circumstances, we ask you to make the most generous pledge you can.
Please let your pledge reflect your gratitude for the beloved community we nurture and share at First Unitarian.
Please submit new pledges and changes to rollover pledges by October 31 at the latest.
Each and every pledge is welcome and appreciated. Thank you for your support of our beloved community!
For more information about pledging and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the pledge FAQ page.
Click on the video below to hear a short message from our Treasurer, Kyle Gracey, about the importance of your pledge.