PLEASE RETURN YOUR PLEDGE BY OCT 20, CONSECRATION SUNDAY

There are several ways for you to make your annual stewardship giving pledge for 2025.

  1. Fill out the form below. Please include whether you will be giving weekly, monthly, or annually. Also include the amount of this pledge.
  2. Or you may download the pledge form here
  3. Paper forms are also available on the chancel on Sundays.

On October 20, if you have not submitted your pledge card yet, please bring it to service and we will submit them during this Consecration Sunday service.

Make Your Pledge

Grateful for God's love in Jesus Christ, I (we) make the following commitment to support the ministries of Ellington Congregational Church. (In the comment box, please let us know the amount and whether this is a weekly, monthly, or annual amount.)

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Letter from Stewardship 10/1/2024

 “Journey of your dollar: giving is your ticket.”

Dear Church Family,

As we approach the season of our annual pledged giving, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have shared together. Your generous contributions enable us to spread God’s love, support our ministries, and serve our community in profound ways.

As we consider our pledges for the upcoming year, let us remember the importance of stewardship. Stewardship is not just about financial contributions; it is about how we use our time, talents, and treasures to spread God’s message of love and compassion.  When we invest in our church, we invest in the growth of our faith community and the fulfillment of our mission.

This year, we invite you to pray and reflect on your commitment. Consider how you can contribute to the life-changing work happening within our church and beyond. Your pledge, no matter the amount, plays a vital role in our shared mission. Together, we can accomplish so much more than we can alone.

We are reminded of 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV): “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” It is our heartfelt giving that reflects our faith and commitment to God’s work through our church.

In the coming weeks, we will hold Consecration Sunday on October 20 where we will celebrate God’s blessings and the impact of our collective giving. We encourage each of you to attend and be inspired by the consecration message of how your generosity is making a difference. Please complete your pledge card and bring it with you on October 20, or feel free to mail in your pledge card ahead time, or use our website to pledge online.

Thank you for being a vital part of our church family. Your support, prayers, and involvement are deeply appreciated. Let’s move forward together in faith and generosity, trusting that God will guide us in our stewardship journey.

With love and gratitude from your ECC Stewardship committee,

-Bryan Forst (Chair), Rev. Joanne Myer, Jol Sprowles, Cassie Miller, Curtis Guild

Making Your Annual Pledge
What is a pledge?
A pledge is a written document that outlines your intention to donate a specific amount of money to the church during the coming year.  Pledges are paid at whatever interval is convenient: weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.  Most members choose to donate weekly when the offering plate is passed during worship.  Numbered offering envelopes are provided so your pledge contributions are properly recorded.  Quarterly statements are sent out by the church office so that you can track the progress of your pledge as well as have documentation for tax purposes.
Why do I need to pledge?
Pledges are important for two reasons.  On a practical level, they help our church leaders make financial decisions for the coming year.  Nearly every expense the church incurs, from salaries for our staff to maintenance of the building, is funded by our members’ pledges.  
On a spiritual level, making a pledge is a way to put your faith into action. 
By making a pledge, you are making a personal commitment to share your own blessings and participate in the life of the church.  Without everyone’s contribution of time, talent and treasure, we could not fulfill the mission to which God has called us. 

Moving Toward Tithing Guide

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