What would this community look like without Murray?
Why Should You Pledge?
Murray Church is an independent, self-supporting church. This means that the vast majority of funding comes from donations the church receives from church members and friends. The only way that our church and its programs exist is through generous donations from you!
What is a Pledge?
A Pledge to Murray Church is a promise that you will donate a certain amount of money during the given church year, from July 1 to June 30. A Pledge is different from putting money in the offering plate on Sundays because your pledge enables the Murray Executive Board to plan and budget for the coming church year.
How Do I Pay My Pledge?
Your pledge can be divided into any number and any size payments you choose and can be delivered by check, cash, or via our eGiving Platform, Realm. eGiving accepts payments from your checking/savings account or debit/credit card. You can give to Murray in person during the Worship Service or online at any time using your phone, tablet, or computer.
How Does Murray Church Use Pledge Funding?
Our expenses fit into four main categories:
- Building and Grounds: Never-ending maintenance and repair.
- Staff Salaries: One full-time minister and four part-time staff including the Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Director of Music, Office Administrator, and Contract Sexton.
- Programs: Child and Adult Religious Education, Music, Social Concerns and Outreach Events, etc., as well as, denominational support.
- Operating Expenses: Telephone, internet, electricity, heating, office equipment, and supplies.
How Much Should I Pledge?
Any amount that you can! Everyone’s pledge counts, no matter the size. Most pledge between $150 and $200 per month. The amount you pledge is a personal decision based on your personal finances and your sense of commitment to the church. If you made a pledge commitment last year, please consider increasing your pledge by 5% or more if you are able. Pledges account for more than 70% of our total revenue.
How to Make Your Fiscal Year 2024-25 Pledge
The fiscal year is July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
Pledge Online
IMPORTANT: Did you set up your Realm Account?
If Yes, go to Realm, sign in, and see the previous year’s amount
- Go to Realm Enter your Email Address. Enter your Password. Click on Sign In. Go to the Giving Page to see your Current Year Pledge amount.
If No, set up your Realm Account now!
- To register for a Realm account please contact the office administrator using the contact below. They can help set up your profile, once set up you will get an email invitation to create an account on Realm.
Don’t want to Sign Into Realm?
The Stewardship Team can email your Pledge Statement for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025; which includes your Annual Pledge amount.
Make your Pledge
This pledge can be paid in any increment on any schedule you choose – weekly, monthly, quarterly, or one lump sum. Murray Church takes checks, and cash (in a labeled envelope), electronically from bank accounts and debit/credit cards. Please use the contact form below if you have questions.
Thank you for your ongoing financial support of this church