We all have a money story, whether we recognize it or not. Perhaps we are living from a story of fear or shame. Or a story that the church is dying and no longer relevant. Or a story that our actions won’t have an impact. Or a story that we don’t have enough.
“Our Money Story” invites us to discover and tell our money stories in light of God’s money story of liberation and justice. This series encourages us to transform our stewardship practices into more full expressions of who we are and what we believe.
This theme is intentionally direct—it invites us to name exactly what we’re talking about and not skirt around it. To speak of money is to invite tension into the room. We so quickly want to avoid it. But it’s time we reframe this. Money and possessions are one of the most common topics in scripture, and Jesus talked about money more than faith and prayer.
Our money story, therefore, is a spiritual story. Thinking about God’s money story should be liberating, inviting, and transformative.
This stewardship season, we invite you to remember, release, reimagine, and restore your money stories so that we can write the one God is begging us to live into.
Stewardship Resources
FAQs
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Behaviors change when the stories we tell ourselves are transformed. Look for clarity regarding the areas of your money story that hold tension of heaviness. Experience the release that sparks a renewed desire to let your life truly reflect your beliefs about giving. Your pledge, or estimate of giving, then allows our church to plan and budget how it will be able to serve you and others in 2025.
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A pledge is a serious commitment, but it is not a binding contract. The amount you actually give in 2025 may be more or less than the amount you pledge. Circumstances and your financial situation may change and we understand that.
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There is no right or wrong amount to pledge. We ask you to consider making a pledge that is both responsible and significant based on her or his financial situation. Download Personal Plan for Annual Giving to see suggested percentages of monthly giving based on annual income.
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Any questions can be sent to UCP’s Bookkeeper, Micaela.
Stewardship Study Journal
2025 Pledge card
I (we) commit to give of my (our) financial resources to United Christian Parish in 2025.