Giving to USG

At USG, how we give reflects what we love. Your generosity pays our staff and ministry, cares for our historic building, and sustains the worship, music, learning, and justice work that make USG a Beloved Community. Every gift, at every level, matters.

USG is sustained by us. About 64% of our income comes from member pledges, and we receive no outside funding. This community exists because the people in it choose to build it together.

Make a Pledge
Make a Payment

Ways to Give

Make a Pledge

A pledge is your plan to support USG over the year ahead. Most people pledge during our annual Stewardship Campaign each spring, but you can pledge at any time. To meet our operating needs, we currently ask for an average pledge of about $2,000 per member per year, and every gift, large or small, helps. Not sure where to start? Our Fair Share Giving Guide can help you decide. When you are ready, fill out the Online Stewardship Pledge Form.

Make a Payment

Use the Online Payment Center to make a one-time gift or set up recurring payments toward your pledge. You choose the frequency (monthly is preferred) and pay from your bank account (preferred) or by credit card.

Give by Text

Text any amount to 215-608-2660. First-time givers are prompted to set up a payment method through a secure page. After that, just text the amount plus a fund keyword. For example:

  • 20 : a gift toward your pledge, or a general donation
  • 50 monthly : set up a recurring gift
  • 20 stp : Share the Plate
  • 20 fellowship : Fellowship Hour food and hospitality
  • 20 capital : “Foundations for the Future” Capital Campaign

More funds are available. Watch the Sunday announcements or the weekly CommUUnicator, or use the fund dropdown in the Online Payment Center. You will receive an acknowledgement by text or email.

In the Sunday Plate

Drop cash or a check in a donation envelope in the plate on Sunday morning.

By Mail

Mail a check to: USG, c/o Financial Secretary, 6511 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19119.

Share the Plate

Each month we share our Sunday offering with a community partner working for justice and care in our region. Learn more and see who we are currently supporting on our Share the Plate page.

Other Ways to Give

Interested in giving stock or making a legacy or planned gift? We would love to talk with you. Contact the church office at (215) 844-1157.