Trinity Episcopal Church
A Chorus of Generosity
2026 Fiscal Year: Pledge Commitment
I / WE MAKE THE FOLLOWING PLEDGE TO BE FULFILLED DURING 2026
FAQs About Giving
Why should I make an annual pledge? Can’t I just put money in the offering plate when I’m in church or give online?
This question actually has 2 separate but related answers:
- Part of our spiritual path calls us to embrace radical transformation in our lives, recognizing the abundance of gifts we have and offering a portion of those gifts to God to do the work we are called to do in the world.
- Trinity remains faithful, managing its resources wisely by establishing an annual budget for the year ahead. Using a combination of pledge commitments, income from investments, and other miscellaneous sources, allows the vestry to approve a budget for our future ministry.
Who decides what to do with the money pledged?
Approving the annual budget is the responsibility of our vestry; the 9-member leadership team elected by parish members. One of their responsibilities is to act as agents and legal representatives of the parish in all matters concerning its corporate property including finances. Over the past four years, Trinity has developed a clear budget process that begins in July and ends with the ratification of the budget by the vestry in December.
How many people/families make an annual pledge to Trinity?
Currently, 67 households have made a pledge over this past year supporting the 2025 budget. The total amount pledged for 2025 was $215,000 making up approximately 26% of our overall operating budget of $828,242.
How does Trinity make up the gap between the pledge amount and the resources needed to fund the Operating Budget?
Trinity is richly blessed with funds entrusted to us by those who have come before. Income from these funds, which are invested and professionally managed, provides a solid foundation for God’s work in downtown Toledo. However, it’s the current members and friends of the parish who decide every year how we build on that foundation. The vibrancy of our ministry depends on the generous support of people who worship, pray, and give today.
How much do people pledge?
This is the decision of each individual/family. The average pledge supporting the 2025 operating budget was $3,209 with pledges ranging from $72 to $36,000. Our goal this year is to increase overall participation by asking everyone who calls Trinity their spiritual home to make a pledge supporting the ministry God is calling us to do in the world.