Join us in Stoking the Fire of Commitment

Our community of over 300 members, plus many friends, is one of the most diverse Unitarian Universalist congregations in the United States. Every year, hundreds of people find sanctuary here, to tend to their inner fires, to ignite their spiritual journey, to fuel the light they share with the world. Each month, we gather to grow our spirits in dozens of ways – from our Men’s Group, where participants seek to nurture healthy relationships with each other and with masculinity, to Pagan Potlucks, where earth-centered rituals join good food and fellowship, to ICE OUT Vigils to witness the inherent worth and dignity of immigrants and demand the end of ICE in our city and country. 

How did we get here? A fire of commitment burns bright in our hearts. 

Our fire of commitment is tended through warm meals, brought to congregants on their hardest days. Its embers are stirred when our musicians share their voice in Worship, carrying songs to our ears. It’s stoked by passionate sermons and deep conversations in Small Group Ministries. And importantly, our fire of commitment is fueled by pledges, which pay for our staff and spiritual development programming, building maintenance and all the costs of keeping our doors open. 

This year, our Fire of Commitment Stewardship Campaign aims to raise $400,000 to sustain the congregation we’ve built together. This campaign represents the passion and dedication that carried forward a flame first lit 230 years ago, constructing a faith community this world needs, one ablaze with love and justice. 

The stakes are high

In order to keep our fire burning, we ask that you deepen your commitment to First Unitarian, by increasing your pledge if you are able. Each increase fuels our faith community, ensuring a future here for our children, a nourishing place for ourselves, and a welcoming sanctuary for newcomers, who will find belonging, like you did. If your life circumstances allow, we need your help to increase giving to sustain our current staffing model. 

Join us in stoking the fire of commitment, by making a 2027 pledge today. Fill out our 2027 Pledge Form, letting us know how much you plan to give in 2027, then you can set up an auto-payment on Breeze. Payments by cash, check, etc. are also welcome. We are deeply grateful for your generosity year after year. Together we stoke the fire of commitment. 

Why Pledge?

Pledging allows us to plan for a year of everything that we’ve come to love and expect about our church: our staff, our worship, our social justice programs, and so much more. All we ask is that you let us know how much you plan to give by Making a Pledge for 2027.

Read more in the Stewardship Frequently Asked Questions page about what that means!

Fulfill your pledge with automated online payments, text giving (text the amount you want to pay and the word “pledge” to (215) 709-5095), checks, or cash before December 31, 2027.