SEEDS OF ABUNDANCE

Pledge letter mailed 10/2/25:
You might have been at one of the town halls before our 2025 spring congregational meeting. Elle and Christine shared a lot of good news at those gatherings. Did you know that during our last pledge drive, we had a net increase across all pledges of $40,249?

That’s because:

• 109 households increased their pledges by $49,045 for a total $269,278 in pledges
•   59 households maintained a total of $96,090 in pledges
•   17 households decreased by $8,796, but were able to pledge $23,474
•   11 discontinued pledges totaling $5,020

The best thing about that increase was that it was across many households. And, it moved the needle in a couple more important ways:

• the average increase was $363/household (it was $10/household for the past decade).
• we made progress in a healthier distribution of pledges (read more in this brochure).

As we prepare to choose our next settled minister, it is critical to keep sowing seeds of abundance. With a new staffing model and clear eyes on an abundant and sustainable future, we are well-positioned.

Thankfully, we are an economically diverse community at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln. 

Maybe:

• you have never made a financial pledge to the church. 
• you have grown your financial pledge steadily over time.
• you are able and willing to pledge 3% of your gross income for the very first time.
• you are able and willing to pledge more than 3% of your gross income.
• you will have to reduce your financial pledge this year for reasons private to you.
• you wish you could make a financial pledge, but simply can’t.

If you have pledged 3% (or more) of your gross income in the past, and are able, please maintain your pledge. If you haven’t done so yet and are able, make that transition this year. Thank YOU!

Abundantly,

Your Pledge Team (Christine, Elle, Karen, Alysa, Jean, Wendy, Jason, and Carrie)

​If you have any questions, please contact a member of 2026 PLEDGE TEAM

Pledge Drive Co-Chair - Christine Davis
[email protected]

Pledge Drive Co-Chair - Elle Straatmann
[email protected] 

Treasurer - Karen Heafer
[email protected]

Vice-Treasurer - Alysa Haack
[email protected] 

You may also leave a voicemail message in the church office 402.483.2213 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.


IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ACTION AND PLEDGE NOW: USE THIS LINK.