As we flow into 2026, I’m present to the power of our collective vision for our spiritual community. After declaring 2025 a “Year of Intention,” we have much to be grateful for: attendance was up, income was healthy, classes were powerful, small groups thrived, and the children led us in silly joy songs! The ministers delivered the keynote at UMMAS. The Christmas concert and reception wowed. The staff came together in new levels of partnership to deliver it all. We deepened spiritually, together. It was a very good year, and we thank you for your part in it.
In 2026, our theme is “In A World Divided, Choose Unity.” This year holds promise for us to build powerfully on last year’s expansion. You will hear more soon about our vision for an expanded spiritual education department, more outreach to the wider community, and the creation of Next Generation Unity.
We will continue to strengthen ourselves, and this community, so we might brighten and serve. The need has never been greater for our time, talent, and treasure to expand our spiritual community that shines in a world divided. I humbly ask for you to consider making a pledge to help us continue our work in 2026!
Blessings,
Neusom
Pledges help us better forecast our revenue for the year, meet our responsibilities of running the church, manage the costs of maintaining the building, and make faithful and confident financial decisions about things such as programs and community outreach. It’s also a wonderful intentional act for each of us to consider how important this spiritual community is to us.
Use the form below to start your pledge. This isn’t a contract. It’s simply a declaration how you intend to financially support your church this year. You can give more or less as your life warrants. Once you SUBMIT your pledge, scroll down for Step 2!
Use this easy form to execute your pledge! Choose “give to tithes”, then choose the frequency of your donation and how you’ll pay it. Choose yearly for an annual lump sum donation.
*If you already use automatic giving, please see the NEED HELP and/or FAQ section before setting up a new transaction.
Please contact Mary Graham for any of the following:
You can reach Mary in person during church office hours or via email (mary.graham@unitytriangle.org
Thank you for helping us build our future!
What is the pledge form?
The pledge form is simply a written declaration of what you intend to contribute for the 2026 calendar year. The pledge form is not an actual donation transaction; think of it as a statement of your intention for giving in 2026.
Why am I being asked to complete a pledge form?
Your pledge will help us budget our revenue for the year, allowing us to plan more programs and expand our ministry. It’s also a wonderful intentional act for each of us to consider how important this spiritual community is to us.
How do I submit and fulfill my pledge?
Making and fulfilling your pledge is an easy two-step process. You can do all this right on this page!
Step 1: Fill out a pledge using the form on this page. If you received a pledge letter and card in the mail, and prefer to use that method:
Step 2: THIS IS IMPORTANT! Set up the financial transaction on this page or by seeing Mary Graham.
I am already giving to Unity. Do I need to compete a pledge form?
Yes, please! The pledge form tells Unity three important aspects of your 2026 giving which helps with our budgeting: 1) how much you intend to give in calendar year 2026; 2) when you plan to give, e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.; and 3) how, e.g., by bank draft, credit card, check, etc.
I am already using auto draft or a credit card for automatic giving. Do I need to complete a pledge form?
Yes. Pledging and donating are two different processes. The pledge form declares your intention for giving in the 2026 calendar year. If you are already using auto draft or a credit card and wish to increase or change your donation, see below.
If I am pledging an amount that is DIFFERENT from what I currently give through auto-draft or credit card, how do I change my auto draft/credit card information?
ANY CHANGES YOU WISH TO MAKE THROUGH AUTO-DRAFT OR CREDIT CARD MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING MARY GRAHAM in person or via email (mary.graham@unitytriangle.org). She will make sure this is done correctly and that there are no duplicate drafts.
How much am I expected to pledge and/or contribute?
The amount you contribute is a personal decision. We all have multiple considerations which affect our financial flexibility – and these can change over time. We only ask that you consider how important your Unity spiritual community is to you, and to recognize the real and escalating costs required for Unity to provide our many programs and ministries.
What does it cost to operate the church?
On the average, it costs Unity about $2,400 per congregant to operate the church and support all our programs. About 92% of our revenue each year comes from your donations. For 2026, we will need $672,000 in congregant contributions to meet our budget.
Will you help me remember what I pledged and track my gifts?
Our Treasurer will send out quarterly giving updates to congregants with updates of year-to-date giving, including a reference to your annual pledge. Because financial conditions can change throughout the year, we know some congregants may be able to give more, and some less, than originally pledged.
What if I am unable to fulfill my pledge for unexpected reasons?
Life happens with the best of intentions! Your pledge is not an actual donation transaction so there is no consequence or action you need to take. If you’ve already set up a bank transaction associated with your pledge that you need to change, please see Mary Graham (email: mary.graham@unitytriangle.org) to make changes.
While one-time and recurring donations help sustain our mission, there are many ways to contribute beyond traditional giving. Whether you’re interested in planned giving, workplace matching, or supporting us in-person, every gift helps create a thriving spiritual community.
