Why pledge?
Pledges form the basis of our annual operating budget, but it's not just about the money: your pledge is a yearly spiritual & financial commitment to supporting our ongoing work.
Making a pledge rather than making a weekly gift in the offering plate lets us know that we can count on your contribution as we budget for the year.
You can fulfill your pledge over the course of the the year in 2023. There are a variety of payment schedules, so you'll be sure to find one that suits you - all the while knowing that your act of faith in the Trinity community sustains our operations and ministries!
We're in this together.
It takes hundreds of individuals and families giving what they can out of a sense of commitment and gratitude to keep our work going. Not all of us can give as much as we’d like to, but each of us is committed to being a part of the mission – and together, we make Trinity happen.
Every dollar pledged directly supports the mission of this cathedral: to love & serve God, our people, and our neighbors in the Portland metro area and beyond.
Here are some examples what we can accomplish when we come together:
If 100 people gave:
$5 per month, that would cover coffee
$8 per month, that would cover newcomers & hospitality
$15 per month, that would cover janitorial & maintenance supplies
$25 per month, that would cover Spiritual Formation guest speakers
$40 per month, that would cover Chrismas & Easter musicians, weekly children's choirs, and soloists
$80 per month, that would cover utilities
$90 per month, that would cover Family Ministries staff & supplies
$115 per month, that would cover Sunday worship music, altar supplies & security
If 785 people gave:
$169 per month, we would achieve our goal!
How to pay your pledge:
You can set up weekly or monthly payments from your checking account
or by debit or credit card* online using the giving form below.
Or, if you prefer, download a pledge card and place it in the mail:
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
*Did you know that credit cards cost Trinity much more to process? By giving through your checking or savings account, or by agreeing to offset the processing fee, everything you give directly will benefit Trinity!
Pledging online is simple!
In addition to filling out the form above, there are many ways to make your pledge online: choose the option that best suits you!
If you have an account in Realm (our online directory & giving platform), simply login to your account. Then...
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Click Giving on the main menu.
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Click the gray + Pledge button
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Enter your Annual Giving Campaign pledge.
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Enter how much you wish to give and the frequency you wish to pay.
That amount will be calculated based on the option you choose.
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So, if you wish to give $1,200 annually, you can:
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Enter $100 and select frequency "monthly," OR...
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Choose $1,200 and select "annually" or "as can."
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It’s up to you!
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Press Save.
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You’re done!
If you want to pledge through Realm and need an account, click here!
If you would prefer to pledge without a Realm account, click here!
Pledging By Phone or Email:
If you'd like to make your pledge over the phone or by email,
contact Shannon Tilton at 503-478-1223 or by email.
Pledging By Mail:
If you'd like to make your pledge by mail, fill out the pledge card you received in the mail
(or click here to print one at home), fill it out, and mail it to the cathedral:
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
c/o Shannon Tilton
147 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Other ways to pay your pledge:
Prefer to pay your pledge through gifts of stock, or through an IRA Charitable Rollover?
Questions?
Contact Shannon Tilton, Cathedral Life Administrator,