Here’s a summary of pledging levels for UU Palm Beaches current church year. What level are you currently pledging at?
| Pledge Level | # Pledges | Pledge Level Amount |
| $10,000+ | 5 | $52,400 |
| $5,000-$9,999 | 8 | $49,475 |
| $2,500-$4,999 | 15 | $53,980 |
| $1,000-$2,499 | 24 | $36,469 |
| $500-$999 | 12 | $ 8,370 |
| $1-$499 | 11 | $ 1,970 |
75 Pledging Member Units (by family/couple); $2,738 Average Pledge; $1,650 Median Pledge
What pledge level can you stretch to for the 2026-27 church year?
Future Forward ($10,000+): A person or family who makes a top-level pledge enjoys abundant and secure finances. This generosity comes from a person or family who have high-returning investments, might own more than one home, and have a worry-free amount of discretionary income. MAKE PLEDGE
| Increase by 20% | Pledge amount per week (approx.) | |
| $10,000 | $12,000 | $230/wk |
| $15,000 | $18,000 | $346/wk |
| $20,000 | $24,000 | $461/wk |
Immediate Impact ($5,000-$9,999): These pledges come from a household that is financially comfortable. Perhaps they have a well-paying job, a robust retirement fund, or other assets. These pledges come from a household with a good amount of discretionary income, who has perhaps recently traveled abroad, or can if they choose. MAKE PLEDGE
| Increase by 20% | Pledge amount per week (approx.) | |
| $7,500 | $9,000 | $173/wk |
| $5,000 | $6,000 | $115/wk |
Like Clockwork ($2,500-$4,999): A household this level that has resources and can give on a steady, regular basis. They can easily pay bills on time (unless they go in the recycling bin by accident!) and has cushion for family vacations or other discretionary spending. MAKE PLEDGE
| Increase by 20% | Pledge amount per week (approx.) | |
| $4,000 | $4,800 | $ 92/wk |
| $2,738 (average pledge) | $3,285 | $ 63/wk |
| $2,500 | $3,000 | $ 58/wk |
Timely Tithe ($1,000-$2,499): These contributors are financially comfortable but live modestly. These individuals or families may be living on a fixed income, or that may have an income that is up one year and down the next. MAKE PLEDGE
| Increase by 20% | Pledge amount per week (approx.) | |
| $2,000 | $2,400 | $ 46/wk |
| $1,000 | $1,200 | $ 23/wk |
At This Moment ($1-$999): This level of pledge comes from a household without a lot of extra money. These members may be a single parent household, or someone who is underemployed, living on Social Security, supporting a large family or caring for others in their home. Sometimes, people in this category cannot make a year-long financial pledge during our dedicated annual giving campaign, but give when they can. We are grateful for all forms of generosity—time, treasure, and talent. MAKE PLEDGE
| Increase by 20% | Pledge amount per week (approx.) | |
| $800 | $960 | $ 18/wk |
| $500 | $600 (suggested minimum) | $ 12/wk |
| $250 | $300 | $ 6/wk |
Rich In Spirit (No Pledge): Sometimes, committed members cannot make a financial commitment to the church. They might be in hospice care, experiencing homelessness, or on permanent disability. People in every life circumstance are valued as members of UU Palm Beaches. If this is you this year, please fill out a pledge form to let us know that you won’t be making a pledge. You are also invited to speak with our Caring Team or Rev. Latifah team about supporting you with meals, financial assistance, connections to community resources, or pastoral care.