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This web page is set up so that you may either read all
the way through the page, or click on one of the links
below to go directly to that section:
What's a pledge?
A pledge is a promise to give money to the church. In
effect, you promise to give a certain amount of money to
the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton during the
upcoming calendar year.
Why should I pledge?
You may wonder: "Why should I pledge? Why can't I just
put money in the offertory basket?"
Your pledge will allow us to know in advance how much
funding to expect. It is an essential part of
determining a realistic budget. Pledges allow us to plan
for possibilities in the life of this church.
How much should I pledge?
Consider donating a small percentage of your annual
income. Because all charitable donations to the church
are tax deductible, the amount you donate actually costs
you less than you may think. Here's how it works:
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Family Income
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%
|
Pledge
|
Tax Credit
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Net Cost
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20,000
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3%
|
600
|
200
|
400
|
|
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5%
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1000
|
360
|
640
|
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30,000
|
3%
|
900
|
320
|
580
|
|
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5%
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1,500
|
560
|
940
|
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40,000
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3%
|
1200
|
440
|
760
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|
|
5%
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2,000
|
760
|
1,241
|
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50,000
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3%
|
1,500
|
560
|
940
|
|
|
5%
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2,500
|
970
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1,530
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60,000
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3%
|
1,800
|
680
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1,120
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|
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5%
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3,000
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1,170
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1,830
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70,000
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3%
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2,100
|
805
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1,295
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|
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5%
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3,500
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1,370
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2,130
|
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80,000
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3%
|
2,400
|
930
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1,470
|
|
|
5%
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4,000
|
1,570
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2,430
|
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100,000
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3%
|
3,000
|
1,170
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1,830
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|
|
5%
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5,000
|
1,970
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3,030
|
|
120,000
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3%
|
3,600
|
1,410
|
2,190
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|
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5%
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6,000
|
2,370
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3,630
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150,000
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3%
|
4,500
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1,770
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2,730
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|
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5%
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7,500
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2,970
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4,530
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175,000
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3%
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5,250
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2,070
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3,180
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|
|
5%
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8,750
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3,480
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5,270
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How do I pledge?
You may make a pledge at any time by contacting the
Treasurer. The church usually conducts an annual Canvass
Pledge Campaign in the fall of each year. During this
period, the congregation is asked to make pledges for
the upcoming calendar year. For more details about this,
please see the Canvass Pledge Campaign section below.
How do I make a donation?
Cheques should be made out to:
First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
You may give your cheque(s) to the Treasurer or you may
mail your cheque(s) to the church, at the following
address: First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170
Dundurn St. S. Hamilton, ON L8P 4K3
Canvass Pledge Campaign for 2010
A brochure with detailed information about the current
Canvass Pledge Campaign, including information on church
finances and activities, can be downloaded to your
computer by clicking here:
Pledge Campaign Brochure.
This year the Canvass Pledge Campaign will start on
Sunday, October 18th. All Members, Adherents and regular
participants in the church will receive campaign
information by mail or email and are asked to complete a
response form.
Response forms are available:
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in the church foyer after the Pledge Sunday service
(October 18th)
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from the church office
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on the Canvass Pledge Campaign bulletin board
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at the Information Stand
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online at
Online Response Form or
Written Response Form
Please complete and submit your response form by
November 8. Completed response forms can be:
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placed in the offertory basket on any Sunday between
October 18 and November 8
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brought to the church office
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mailed to:
Attention: Annual Canvass Pledge
Campaign,
First Unitarian Church of Hamilton,
170 Dundurn St. S. Hamilton, ON L8P 4K3
Or you may submit an online response form; please go to
Online Response Form
Please deliver your pledge payment to the church by
December 31, 2009
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