2026-2027 Stewardship Campaign

To make your pledge, click here and fill out our online pledge form.

THANK YOU!

Dear Members and Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our Stewardship Campaign for the 2026 – 2027 church year! The Stewardship Team is proud and grateful to the Fourth Universalist community for increasing our average pledge in the last three pledge drives.

Your support helps our programs thrive—whether it is Religious Education for children and adults, our music ministry or the Democracy Team’s postcards to voters. We continue to see improvements made to our beautiful and historic church with the help of your donations.

Giving Guide: Not sure what’s an appropriate amount?
While we can’t tell you how much you should give, we can provide you with some benchmarks. The UUA’s Suggested Contribution Guide suggests a progressive goal of pledging between 2% and 10% of your income, as you feel able and feel called to do. Overall pledges range widely, and it is worth noting that the cost of supporting church activities is about $3,407 per member annually. Currently we are able to bridge the gap with income from rentals, but our goal—together with continued membership growth—is to continue moving steadily towards shrinking that gap and achieving a sustainable financial future for our congregation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pledging

  • What is a pledge?
    • A pledge is your financial commitment to give a certain amount of money to Fourth Universalist during the upcoming fiscal year. (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
  • Do I need to be a member to make a pledge?
    • Anyone may make a financial commitment to Fourth Universalist, member or not. Those who donate but choose not to become members are known as “friends.” Reminder: It is a requirement of membership to pledge.
  • Are financial contributions to Fourth Universalist tax deductible?
    • Yes! Contributions are deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines.
  • How do I make a pledge?
    • You may make a pledge using any of the following methods (only one method required):
      • Fill out this online pledge form to set up and pay your pledge.
      • Pick up a physical copy of the pledge form at the back of the sanctuary during Sunday Service (or print out this copy at home) and submit completed pledge forms in the collection plate during service or hand them into the church office.
      • Printed pledge forms may also be mailed to the Fourth Universalist office:
        Fourth Universalist Office
        160 Central Park West
        New York, NY 10023
If you would like or need to change the amount of your pledge, please just let us know by calling our office at 212-595-1658 ex.10 or sending an email to office@4thu.org. All conversations are confidential and judgment-free.

No matter what you are able to give, we are grateful to have you part of our community. Fourth Universalist is a place for everyone, regardless of financial status or ability to give. Thank you for everything you are, and all the many gifts you share with us!