giving
Thank you for supporting the ministry of First Congregational United Church of Christ. Our ministries help share God’s Love and impact hundreds of people in our community and around the world each year. Our church programs and outreach services are only possible with your generosity. 2 Corinthians 9:7 "For God loves a cheerful giver."
MAIL OR DROP GIFTS:
First Congregational Church
255 W 10th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
or online below via Venmo:
First Congregational Church
255 W 10th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
or online below via Venmo:
other ways to give
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
Many congregation members support the life of the church through annual pledges, while others prefer to donate at Sunday services as they see fit. Every autumn we conduct a pledge drive to inspire congregation members to commit to support the church financially in the coming year. These pledges are not binding, but most members take them seriously and follow them closely. Our popular automatic donation option accounts for about 60% of our weekly offerings. If you're interested in helping with fundraising, we'd love to have you! Contact the church office and we'll direct you to the right people.
Many congregation members support the life of the church through annual pledges, while others prefer to donate at Sunday services as they see fit. Every autumn we conduct a pledge drive to inspire congregation members to commit to support the church financially in the coming year. These pledges are not binding, but most members take them seriously and follow them closely. Our popular automatic donation option accounts for about 60% of our weekly offerings. If you're interested in helping with fundraising, we'd love to have you! Contact the church office and we'll direct you to the right people.
MEMORIALS
Memorial contributions are another popular way to donate and can be directed to specific funds using the list of options printed on memorial envelopes, that are available at local funeral homes or from the church office.
PLANNED GIVING
Planned gifts enable individuals to support First Congregational even after their lifetime. It is a great way to create a meaningful legacy and help for generations to come.
There are several ways to structure your planned gift:
- A bequest in your Will (no minimum)
- A Charitable Gift Annuity (gift of $10,000+)
- A Charitable Remainder Trust (gift of $50,000+)
- Outright gifts of life insurance, an IRA, real estate or appreciated assets (no minimum)
Did you know that currently, tax law allows you to give a gift directly to the church from your IRA that is tax free. In other words, if you have your IRA pay directly to the church, and it does not pass through your hands, you do not pay tax on it.
Click below to learn more about planned giving and how to participate:
how we use your gifts
Monetary contributions cover church expenses and fund charitable programs that benefit the wider Dubuque area community. Donations can be directed to a specific program (Building Maintenance, Cafe Meal, Missions, etc.) or contributed to the church's General Operations Fund to be used in any way that's most needed.
First Congregational UCC is a member of the United Church of Christ, and a portion of gifts help the Special Mission Offerings. These gifts sponsor vital ministries that bring hope to people in the U.S. and around the world. Our church has identified four areas where critical human needs exist:
First Congregational UCC is a member of the United Church of Christ, and a portion of gifts help the Special Mission Offerings. These gifts sponsor vital ministries that bring hope to people in the U.S. and around the world. Our church has identified four areas where critical human needs exist:
- in places lacking health and educational resources and/or where disaster has struck
- within systems of injustice which oppress daily life and opportunity
- in the lives of church leaders without sufficient resources to live with dignity
- in the nurture of youth and congregations just beginning their lives of faith