PLEDGE SUNDAY - Nov. 16
In September 2025 we completed the final design and are now in the city permitting process for of our foyer building project. Between September and Nov. 19 we are all prayerfully considering how we might financially reach our target fundraising goal of $450k.
We will be inviting people to confidentially share their financial participation in this fundraising effort during worship on Sunday, November 16th. For all who are compelled we will ask you to share the amount — over and above your regular giving — that you plan to contribute to this building project in one or both of the following ways:
1. A one time donation (either in 2025 or could be made in 2026)
2. A monthly pledge during 2026 (a monthly gift over and above your regular tithe)
Q: A goal of $450k seems like a lot, is it realistic?
In examining the metrics that take into account our current giving and the size of our congregation this goal is within reach for our community. While we believe we can reach this goal by pulling together for a time like this, we will also be reaching out to external donors of the past to see if they can join us in this project. Many of you may also want to pass along this opportunity to family and friends who might relish the opportunity to tangibly reinforce the church in a city like Seattle.
Here is a hypothetical breakdown of the number of givers and amounts we’d need to reach our goal. Hopefully seeing these numbers laid out provides hope of accomplishing this goal together.
Giving Amount # of Givers Aggregate
$30,000 2 $60,000
$20,000 3 $60,000
$15,000 4 $60,000
$10,000 5 $50,000
$7,000 7 $49,000
$5,000 10 $50,000
$3,000 15 $45,000
$1,500 25 $37,500
$1,000 45 $45,000
116 $456,500
We believe that together we can reach this sizable goal if we all contribute together in the ways and means God has generously blessed each of us.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process or the financial needs, please set up a meeting with someone from the SLT by emailing SLT@siderischurch.com