Giving as a Centering Practice | A Testimonial from Aleysha and Phillip Vorkoper

Phillip Vorkoper grew up at First Unitarian Church of Dallas. After bringing his wife Aleysha to visit the church, she said “I think this is what I’ve been looking for for thirty-some years.” They both enjoy belonging to a place that allows everyone to experience the holy in a genuine way, and they give to the church because of the impact it has on the greater community and the world at large. For them, pledging is a centering practice and investment in the future.

Our church has a monumental legacy. Your pledge allows us to keep building on that for the present and the future. Make your 2027 pledge today.

Did you know?

☀️ We build our annual budget solely from your pledges. Your gifts determine programing and staffing.

☀️ A pledge of $2,450 per member covers our operating costs (electricity, heating & AC, building maintenance, livestream, paper for Orders of Service, etc.) and giving above that level allows the church to fully implement our values in the world.

☀️ When you pay your pledge automatically through your bank or with a credit card, you help stabilize our income throughout the year. Thank you!

☀️ In Realm (onrealm.org/1stuchurch), you can choose to offset the processing costs of your online gift.

☀️ Your giving information is private and secure in Realm; only you or your partner/spouse can see it.

☀️ Anyone can make a pledge, even if you’re not a member of this church. Many in our community do.