If you’ve made a commitment (often called a pledge, or statement of intent) to All Souls, choose “Annual pledge gift” from the drop-down menu so that your gifts are applied to that pledge. Otherwise, choose “General contributions.” Gifts to both funds go to our general budget, which covers all costs the church incurs.

Our financial gifts to All Souls make up the vast majority of the church’s annual revenue. Without our support, the church can’t function.

A pledge is simply a promise to make a gift; it is not the gift itself.

The reason the church asks for pledges is that they make it possible to plan next year’s budget. If we only gave gifts but didn’t state our pledges, the church couldn’t plan for the year ahead.

Pledges can be amended! If your circumstances change, simply contact Gary Penn at database(at)allsouls.wsto adjust your record.

You can fill out a paper pledge card, which is found in the pews and at the front desk, or online using the link at the top of this page.

That depends entirely on your unique personal circumstances, and we appreciate all gifts, large or small. 

You’ll find a table of suggested giving guidelines below to help you make your decision.

Now!! Seriously, go do it. We’ll wait. The form is linked at the top of this page. Pledges can be made throughout the current fiscal year, and for the upcoming fiscal year. If you have questions, email Stacy Lu slucas(at)allsouls.ws

After submitting the online form, you should receive an automatic email sharing thanks from the Generosity Team and confirming that your commitment was received.

If you need additional confirmation of your commitment or amounts, please contact Stacy Lu at slucas(at)allsouls.ws

You can make gifts throughout the year: quarterly, monthly, weekly, or all at once. It’s up to you. The church sends quarterly statements to let you know how much progress you’ve made towards fulfilling your commitment.

Gifts you put in the plate count towards your pledge only if you mark them, by making a note on a check or putting cash in a pew envelope with your name on it.

You can set up automatic bill pay through your own bank’s online system. The only information you need is the church’s name (All Souls Church Unitarian) and address (1500 Harvard St NW, Washington DC 20009). The church pays no fees on automatic payments from your bank (a great help, as the church currently pays about $25,000 in processing fees each year).

You can set up automatic payments using a credit card or bank account number through the church’s database system. The link is at the top of this page. The church does pay fees on these automatic payments (and is very happy to do so if this is the most convenient payment method for you). You’ll also have the option of covering those fees when you set up your gift.

Creating the budget is a months-long process. There is a congregation-wide information session typically scheduled several weeks before the annual congregational meeting.

If you set up automatic payments through your bank, they will probably continue until you stop them. Please confirm with your financial institution.

If you set up an automatic payment within the church’s system, you can check the status by logging in to your account or by contacting Stacy Lu at slucas(at)allsouls.ws.

Regardless, you do need to state a new commitment each year so the church knows what your intention is.