A pledge is simply a plan for your giving: your best estimate of what you intend to contribute to St. John the Baptist in the coming year.

A pledge is a statement of intention, not a contract. Many people find that prayerfully considering their financial commitment is a meaningful spiritual practice. Making a pledge is one way we express our gratitude for God's generosity and our commitment to the life and ministry of St. John's.

Our stewardship theme this year, Plenty Good Room, reminds us that there is a place for everyone in God's household. Each pledge, whatever its size, helps us make room for others through worship, fellowship, service, and the sharing of God's love.

Why Pledge If I Already Give Regularly?

We are grateful for every gift made to St. John's, whether through the offering plate, online giving, or other contributions.

Pledging helps us plan responsibly for the coming year. Our annual budget is developed in large part around the financial commitments we receive. Knowing what members intend to give allows us to plan confidently for the ministries we share.

Your pledge helps us move from hoping we can support our ministries to planning confidently for their future.

What If My Circumstances Change?

Life changes, and sometimes our financial circumstances change with it. A pledge is not a legally binding obligation, and we understand that you may need to adjust your giving during the year.

If your circumstances change, simply contact the parish office. Your pledge can be adjusted at any time.

Does a Small Pledge Make a Difference?

Absolutely! Every pledge matters.

The strength of St. John's comes not from the size of any one gift, but from the generosity of our entire parish community. Some can give more, others less. What matters is that each of us prayerfully considers how we can participate in supporting the ministry we share.

Every pledge helps sustain a community where tradition welcomes diversity, where people find belonging, and where we seek to make God's love known in the world.

There is plenty good room at God's table, and every gift helps us extend that welcome.

Make Your Pledge for 2027

We invite you to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to St. John the Baptist for the coming year.

There are several ways to make your pledge:

• Complete a pledge card. HERE

•  Fill out a 2027 pledge card and return it during worship or to the parish office.

• Contact the parish office. Our staff can help you record your pledge or answer questions about giving.

How do I fulfill my pledge?

You may give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually, according to what works best for you.

To pledge using your Realm Account (  https://onrealm.org/ParishSaintJohn) (our online directory & giving platform), simply LOGIN  ( https://onrealm.org/ParishSaintJohn) and follow these steps…

• Click Giving on the main menu.

• Click the gray + Pledge button

• Enter how much you plan to give and how often you want to pay.

• For example, if you want to give $1,200 annually:

  • Enter $100 and select "monthly"

  • Or enter $1,200 and select "annually" or "as can"

• Press Save.

Plenty Good Room

Our stewardship campaign is an invitation to recognize the abundance of God's grace and consider how we can share what has been entrusted to us.

When we pledge, we do more than support a budget. We invest in the worship that nourishes us, the relationships that sustain us, the ministries that serve our neighbors, and the future of St. John the Baptist.

Thank you for your generosity, your faithfulness, and your part in making St. John's a place where there is plenty good room for all.