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For more information, please contact our administrator, Kevin Jernegan.

Stewardship Pledges

A pledge is a promise to donate money to the church. Pledging to support the ministry of our church is a spiritual statement about your values, your priorities and your vision for our world.

On a practical level, when Members and Friends of the church pledge their financial support for the upcoming church fiscal year, the church can make realistic spending plans regarding the staffing, programs and operating expenses that allow us to pursue our vision.

UUP’s 2024-25 Building a Future, Building a Home combined annual and capital campaign is underway and the foundation of our dreams for the next several years of growth. We are presently in search for a half-time minister (with intentions to grow the position) and hope to have an annual budget of $150,000 to support this new position. We also have a long but doable list of upgrades to our church home which will make it more accessible, functional, and beautiful until we are able to do a more extensive remodel sometime in the future. Our goal is to raise $500,000 to fund these projects which will be a blessing to UUP and facilitate use by additional community groups. Holding our growing community in your heart, please make a pledge to the annual budget as well as the capital campaign by filling out the 2024-25 Building a Future, Building a Home Pledge Form. Please reach out to Stewardship Chair Jodi Boyle for conversation or with your questions: jodib@uupetaluma.org

Thank you!

Pledge Payments

There are many methods for paying your stewardship pledge:

  • Pay Online. This can be by bank account transfer, debit card payment, or credit card charge. It can be set up as regular automatic payments, or done manually as one-time transfers when you are able.  Click here to access our online giving platform.
  • Text Giving. Simply text the amount you’d like to give to this number: (707) 868-8659. First time givers will be prompted to provide their payment method via a secure web page. A list of commands can be obtained by texting “Commands” to this number.
  • Pay by Check. Make check payable to UUP, and mark “Pledge Payment” in the memo line. Mail to: Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma, 16 5th St., Petaluma, CA 94952
  • Donate Stock or other tangible assets (see below).

One Time Donations

All contributions to the work of the church are gratefully received and will be used to fulfill our mission.

  • Pay online. This can be by bank account transfer, debit card payment, or credit card charge. Click here for the Online Donation form.

Minister’s Discretionary Fund Donations

The Ministerial Discretionary Fund supports requests for financial and material assistance. Your gifts to this fund have helped people move into stable housing, buy groceries and gas, purchase needed prescriptions, pay for medical care, and more. When you give toward this kind of need, you fulfill the spirit of Unitarian Universalism in your own city and your own community. Please give generously and know that your gift will be received with immense gratitude. Each year at our Christmas Eve service, the offering goes to this fund. To give to this fund electronically:

  • Pay online. This can be by bank account transfer, debit card payment, or credit card charge. Click here for the Online Minister’s Fund Donation form.

Gifts of Stock or Other Assets

You may donate stock or other tangible assets, such as a vehicle, in fulfillment of your Stewardship pledge or as a special non-pledge gift. Appreciated stock is also a good way to donate to a Capital Campaign or church Endowment Fund.

Pay for a Church Event or Class

Fees are charged for classes and events that have additional expenses. Enrollment forms, signup sheets, or ticket purchase instructions will be included in the announcement, or on the sponsoring group’s web page. They will also be included here when possible.

For more information on any of these topics, contact the Stewardship Team at __________________.