There are many terms used to describe giving money to a church. Two of the most common, “tithing” and “pledging”, are related but different. Pledging means stating early in the fiscal planning cycle what you intend to give of your time, talent and money to church during the coming year. It isn’t a binding promise but is your best estimate of what you will contribute to the ministries of the church. Tithing, on the other hand, means different things depending on who you ask. While we often think of it as giving 10% of one’s income, the term originally referred to farmers giving a portion of their livestock or crops to help feed the needy.
We appreciate your discernment of how God is leading you to support and to further God’s work in the world and within our church community in the coming year.
