Make a Pledge
Why Pledge?
Out of Thanksgiving: People give in thanksgiving to God for all that God has already given them.
Because they have received: Many people give because they have received from our many ministries at St. Mary’s. What have you received from St. Mary’s?
For Spiritual Growth: People give in order to learn that it is more blessed to give than to receive and to control one’s money instead of letting it control them.
Out of Commitment to St. Mary’s: Pledging both signals and deepens one’s commitment to the church.
Because St. Mary’s needs it: A strong budget is essential for the programs, staffing, building maintenance, and support that uphold the vital ministry we all do together.
Annual Pledges Allow Us to Shine the Light and Share God’s Love.
What is a pledge? It’s an estimate of what you expect you can give in the coming year. Parishioner pledges make up nearly 80% of our annual budget.
Why pledge? Pledges make a difference in the life of the community! With the generosity of parishioner pledges we have fed tens of thousands of meals to hungry neighbors and provided spiritual learning opportunities for children, youth, and adults. These gifts also help provide a loving worship space so that we can come together for the Eucharist every Sunday.
To meet our 2026 budget needs, we are asking current pledgers to increase last year’s pledge by $3.50/week. The increase reflects our commitment to our current ministries and the realities of inflation. Not every current pledger can increase their annual gift. Not every current pledger can increase this amount. A mix of larger increases and new pledges will help us achieve this goal together.
Your pledge matters. Give at a level that is meaningful to you. We are grateful for you and your support. Pledge today by filling out this card
How to fulfill your pledge
Check: Make your check out to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and place it in the offertory plate at church, mail it to us (1300 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401), or drop it in our safe in the workroom.
Electronic Check: An electronic check goes directly from your checking account to ours. When signing up with your bank, please be sure to note that our mailing address is 1300 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401.
Cash: If you want to be credited for a cash donation, please put it in a marked envelope when putting it in the offertory plate, or drop it in our safe in the workroom, again, in a marked envelope.
Credit Card: You can also donate to St. Mary’s with your credit card. To make a credit card payment, return to the Give page and click either the “Give Now” button; you will be taken to a secure transaction form. Unlike the other payment options, this option does include a fee assessed to St. Mary’s. Please consider adding a bit more to your donation to offset the fees.
