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For more information, contact the Stewardship Team at stewardship@uuoakland.org

Stewardship Pledges

A pledge is a promise to donate money to the church. Pledging to support the ministry of our church is a spiritual statement about your values, your priorities and your vision for our world.

On a practical level, when Members and Friends of the church pledge their financial support for the upcoming calendar year, the church can make realistic spending plans regarding the staffing, programs and operating expenses that allow us to pursue our vision.

Pledge Payments

There are many methods for paying your stewardship pledge:

  • Pay online. This can be by bank account transfer, debit card payment, or credit card charge. It can be set up as regular automatic payments, or done manually as one-time transfers when you are able.  Click here for the Online Pledge Payment form.
  • Pay by mobile phone. Text an amount to (510) 880-1726 with the word “pledge“, such as “$100 pledge”.  The first time you use text pledging, you will be sent a link to set up your payment method.
  • Pay by check. Make check payable to First Unitarian Church of Oakland, and mark “pledge payment” in the memo line. Mail to: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. Oakland, CA 94612
  • Donate stock or other tangible assets (see below).

One Time Donations

All contributions to the work of the church are gratefully received and will be used to fulfill our mission.

  • Pay online. This can be by bank account transfer, debit card payment, or credit card charge. Click here for the Online One Time Donation form.
  • Pay by mobile phone. Text an amount to (510) 880-1726 with the word “gift“, such as “$20 gift”. The first time you use text giving, you will be sent a link to set up your payment method.

Minister’s Discretionary Fund Donations

The Ministerial Discretionary Fund supports requests for financial and material assistance. Your gifts to this fund have helped people move into stable housing, buy groceries and gas, purchase needed prescriptions, pay for medical care, and more. When you give toward this kind of need, you fulfill the spirit of Unitarian Universalism in your own city and your own community. Please give generously and know that your gift will be received with immense gratitude. To give to this fund electronically:

  • Pay online. This can be by bank account transfer, debit card payment, or credit card charge. Click here for the Online Minister’s Fund Donation form.
  • Pay by mobile phone. Text an amount to (510) 880-1726 with the word “pastor“, such as “$50 pastor”. The first time you use text pledging, you will sent a link to set up your payment method.

Endowment Gifts

If you want to donate to our endowment funds, please explore our Leaving a Legacy: Endowed Gifts page.

Gifts of Stock or Other Assets

You may donate stock or other tangible assets, such as a vehicle, in fulfillment of your Stewardship pledge or as a special non-pledge gift. Appreciated stock is also a good way to donate to a Capital Campaign or church Endowment Fund.

Pay for a Church Event or Class

Fees are charged for classes and events that have additional expenses. Enrollment forms, signup sheets, or ticket purchase instructions will be included in the announcement, or on the sponsoring group’s web page. They will also be included here when possible.

For more information on any of these topics, contact the Stewardship Team at stewardship@uuoakland.org