What if a simple act could change a life? That is the heart of our Stewardship Campaign this year: Ordinary Acts, Extraordinary Impact. Small kindnesses such as modeling service with our children, delivering flowers to a neighbor, or helping build a home become holy when offered in love in Christ’s name. Each one plants a seed of grace that can grow far beyond what we imagine.
Jesus told a parable about the kingdom of heaven being like a mustard seed, the smallest of seeds that grows into a great tree where birds find shelter. In the same way, the simple acts we offer in faith can take root and flourish in surprising ways. What begins as a gesture of care becomes a sign of God’s presence, sheltering, nurturing, and blessing others with unexpected grace. This kind of love is already alive in our church, showing up in many ordinary acts made extraordinary through God
Moving Toward Tithing 10%
As you prayerfully consider your pledge for 2026, we invite you to increase your commitment by 1% of your annual income. That simple act of faith could change a life. And if you have never pledged before, this is your chance to say, “Yes, I want to be part of this." Pledging is not about grand gestures, but about the holy power of consistency, care, and sharing in the life of our church. Thank you for all the ways you embody love and good deeds in our church and in the world.
Ways To Give
Questions? Contact Finance Director, Steve Brown
Email: sbrown@firstprescharlottesville.org
Phone: (434)424-1192
Checks should be mailed to First Presbyterian Church 507 7th Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Online
Use the Giving Portal to set-up a one-time or recurring gift.
Stocks
Donate stocks directly to First Pres. Contact Finance Director Steve Brown for details on initiating a transfer. Please remember to also contact Steve Brown once the transfer has initiated so the gift can be identified.
Steve Brown sbrown@firstprescharlottesville.org
Donor Advised Funds
First Pres is qualified to receive contributions of Donor Advised Funds. Please contact your foundation to recommend a gift.
QCD
Tax-free donations from your IRA can be directed to First Pres at 507 7th Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Online Giving
We encourage you to mail your offering to the church, send contributions by using bill pay from your banking account, or use this online giving portal. Please note that with this portal, the church is charged processing fees of 1% for ACH and approximately 3% for credit cards.
The kingdom of heaven is like
a mustard seed that someone took
and sowed in his field;
it is the smallest of all the seeds,
but when it has grown it is the greatest
of shrubs and becomes a tree,
so that the birds of the air come
and make nests in its branches.
Matthew 13:31-32
