Building a Legacy of Faith: 2025 Giving Campaign
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." Matthew 7:24
Our mission at First Presbyterian Church of Napa is to help people Connect to God and each other, Be Transformed into followers of Christ, and Serve God and one another. Members and friends of First Presbyterian Church of Napa are asked to prayerfully consider making a commitment and pledge to faithfully give for the coming year.
Building Requires Teamwork
As we look back on the challenges of 2024 and look forward to the fulfillment of the hopes and dreams for 2025, we have learned that working together makes such a difference!
Your generous support of the ministries and operation of First Presbyterian Church of Napa ensures our continued presence as a foundation of faith in downtown Napa.
When you commit to give in 2025, we can build on and continue to ensure that the legacy of faith that began over 150 years ago will continue for generations to come.
If you have any questions regarding your giving, or if you would like to discuss the various ways to fulfill your pledge in 2025, please email finance@fpcnapa.org.
Q & A:
Who is asked to give through pledging?
We encourage members of our church to renew their pledge every year. However, many people who have not officially joined our church make a pledge to give as well. They recognize that our church needs the financial support of everyone who participates in the life of the church. Every gift counts; every gift matters!
What is a pledge to give?
A pledge to give is an estimate of what you intend to give to the church in the coming year. It is not like paying taxes, a mortgage or membership dues. Your pledge to give is a statement of intent, not a contract. How much you pledge to give is a personal decision made with your situation and means taken into consideration.
But more than that, it is a spiritual discipline that reflects God's generosity of love shown to us through Jesus Christ. Placing the church in your financial plans for the coming year demonstrates that your faith is a priority in your life and helps to build upon the legacy of faith that began at the First Presbyterian Church of Napa over 150 years ago.
Why should I give through a pledge?
Making a giving pledge is a very tangible way of saying that you intend to financially support the ministry and mission of our church. It enables the church leadership to more accurately forecast church revenues and plan operating expenses and mission giving appropriately. Your annual giving not only ensures that the lights stay on, but also that our staff and volunteers may continue to love and serve our congregation and community. It allows us to dream about new ways to Connect, Be Transformed, and Serve in the year ahead. See below what your giving makes possible!
How do I make a pledge to give in 2025?
Easy! If you currently give through a pledge, you'll receive a Building a Legacy of Faith card in the mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope to mail back to the church office. If you haven't received one and want to give toward 2025, click on the button below to download the 2025 Building a Legacy of Faith Pledge Form.
You may also set up your recurring giving for next year online by going HERE. Use the Pledge for 2025 link and set up a one time or recurring donation to begin next year. Please note, that if you set up your giving online, there is a fee incurred which you have the option of paying or not. If you'd like to set up your ACH automatic bank debit through the church office, please contact our Finance Manager (below).
If you need assistance or have any questions, we'd be happy to answer them!
Please email finance@fpcnapa.org.
Your pledge allows us to Connect to God and each other through:
- In person and online worship services
- Family fun events
- Tuesday & Friday prayer group meetings
- Prayer support for families
- Easter and Christmas worship and outreach events
- Four Score and More outreach event for Senior members of our congregation
- Presbyterian Day School Sundays with our preschool families
- Annual Church Picnic
- Spring and Fall ChOW: Church On Wednesdays meals and classes for all ages
- New Member classes
- Fourth of July parade community outreach
Through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, your pledge results in others becoming transformed into followers of Christ through:
- In person and online worship
- Baptisms, weddings, and Celebration of Life services
- Weekly Bible story and song time with our Presbyterian Day School children
- Weekly Kids' Church and Youth Fellowship
- Men's weekly Bible study
- Presbyterian Women Bible study
- Ministry and support for adults with developmental disabilities
- Pastor's Bible Study
- Monthly Prayer Walk
- Book Odyssey Discussion Group
Your faithful giving allows us to serve God and one another through:
- Donation of gift cards for school supplies and school uniforms for families served through Napa's Abode Services
- 10,000+ meals packaged with Rise Against Hunger
- Supplying good for the Presbyterian Day School Food Pantry
- Build a home in Mexico with Youth With a Mission and Homes of Hope
- Fill Christmas gift boxes for children throughout the world
- Support missionaries around the world
- Provide meeting spaces for AA groups, Scouts, local performing arts camps for kids, and other community groups
I've made my pledge to give. What's next?
Once the new year begins, you may fulfill your giving in a number of ways. Choose which is most convenient for you! If you require offering envelopes, please let us know and we will be happy to provide them for you.
- Give on Sunday during worship services
- Set up a one-time or recurring donation on our GIVE page
- Mail your check to:
First Presbyterian Church of Napa
1333 Third Street
Napa, CA 94559
- Through a donation of stocks, IRA rollover, charitable trust, donor advised funds, or Required Mandatory Distributions (RMD).
Questions?
Email: finance@fpcnapa.org
Phone: 707-224-8693