Thank You! For All The Ways You Give!
Dear Fairmounters,
Thank you for your spirit-filled generosity thus far in 2024. The year isn’t over yet, and we are hopeful you will continue to fulfill your pledges and commitments to support Fairmount in any way you are able to. We are truly blessed to be in such a vibrant and generous community. Thank you.
In 2025 we hope to reach $740,000 in pledges to give us the resources needed to support this thriving church. This goal is a 3.5% increase over 2024 pledges. This financial support is significant, as it accounts for about 65% of our operating budget each year. The stewardship season begins on Gratitude Sunday, October 27th.
Commitment cards have been mailed to your home, but they are also available in the church. If you have never pledged before, please consider doing so! It is important to make these commitments now so that we can best prepare for the exciting mission of our church in 2025. Any size commitment is helpful – one of our main goals in 2025 is to receive support from a broader number of our church members, no matter the size: your support counts.
Feel free to mail or bring commitment forms to church, or you can complete a pledge through the electronic pledge form link, below. If you have pledged already, THANK YOU.
Thank you for sharing your abundance with us.
Sincerely,
Peggy Roberts, Stewardship Chair
MAKE A DONATION
The church relies on the generosity of its members and friends throughout the year Click on the “make a donation” link below to make a gift to our general fund, targeted contribution to a specific ministry, or a memorial gift. If you have any questions about donations, please contact Sara Gresh, Fairmount’s Finance Secretary
ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF ELECTRONIC GIVING
As Fairmount enters a new year, it is important to know what support we can depend on from our congregation members. By knowing what you are willing to commit financially, we are able to better plan for the future. Please consider setting up a recurring giving plan.
Automating your financial commitments means your contributions will be received on a steady, uninterrupted basis.
To set up a recurring giving schedule, click the button below to sign into Realm and set up your recurring giving schedule in your Giving tab.
If you need help, please call Christine Winters, Communications, at the church during business hours OR email her here, to set up a time to set up your computer, tablet, phone or other mobile device with your personal access. Thank you for all you do to support our mission.
MAKING A STOCK GIFT TO FAIRMOUNT
One of the many ways you can give to Fairmount Presbyterian Church is by a STOCK GIFT.
Call the church at 216-321-5800 or contact Sara Gresh, Fairmount’s Financial Secretary at 216-329-0810 to advise us of the upcoming gift, its approximate amount, and the names of stock. Our Financial Secretary will provide you with the information your broker will need to gift the stock. You should receive an acknowledgement stating the name on the stock and when it was sold. Your statement will show the name of the stock and the credit obtained.
In order for the Church to properly apply the proceeds of your gift, instruct your broker to make sure that your name, as known with the church, is provided to our broker. This is important because we want to be able to identify your contribution. We want to be able to immediately apply any resulting proceeds toward your giving account, so that this shows up on your contribution record (statement), and generates an acknowledgement to you. It is very difficult for staff or our broker to go back and find out the former owner’s name due to confidentiality. You may also contact the Financial Secretary and provide your name, the approximate number of shares, the name of the stock OR the amount you plan to give. This way we are able to match this back to you when your gift is received. If you have any questions, please call the church and ask for Sara Gresh.
Thank you for your support of the ministries and mission of Fairmount Presbyterian Church!