Dear Members & Friends,

As we begin planning for another fiscal year, I am writing to let you know we are grateful for your continued support and to ask you to participate in our annual pledge drive for FY 2025/2026.

At the First Unitarian Church, we know that a strong and vibrant community is built on shared responsibility. Your pledge provides:

Budget stability: Knowing the amount of pledged income allows us to set a realistic budget for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring we can continue to offer meaningful Sunday services and programs and support our staff and volunteers.

Financial predictability: Pledged contributions give us the confidence to manage our resources efficiently, ensuring that the church’s ministries, historic building, and outreach to the community are well-supported throughout the year.

As you can see from the charts, however, currently the amount we receive annually in contributions does not cover the expenses for Sunday services. Our goal is to make progress toward closing that gap.

With that in mind, please consider increasing your pledge for the upcoming fiscal year, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, to the extent you are able. The chart below shows how spreading your pledge payments over the year can help make it possible to “Give till it feels good!”

Whatever amount you are able to contribute, your support is crucial to our success, and we are truly grateful for your partnership in advancing the ministry of the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your pledge, please don't hesitate to contact our office. Thank you again for your continued support and commitment to our community.

With gratitude,

Steven Carmel, President, Board of Trustees, The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford

As the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford celebrates its 316-year history, it does so with a clear vision for the future. The congregation remains dedicated to the principles that have guided it throughout the centuries: tolerance, social responsibility, and spiritual exploration. With a commitment to these ideals, the church continues to be a source of inspiration, support, and positive change for both its members and the broader community.

2025/2026 Pledge Canvas

By The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford

2025/2026 Pledge Canvas

Sustain our church in its ministry, outreach, and daily activities!

Team Members