Yes, financial donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations are generally tax-deductible if you itemize deductions on your federal tax return.

Your donations support a wide range of missions—locally, nationally, and globally—through several key areas:

1. Endowment Fund (Long-Term Impact)

• Donations help grow a permanent fund.

• Half of the earnings are reinvested to ensure long-term sustainability.

• The other half is distributed annually to support:

  • Education (including scholarships)

  • Community service

  • United Church of Christ (UCC) mission projects

  • Church capital improvements

• Example recipients include local organizations, scholarships, social justice initiatives, and church upgrades.

2. Scholarship Fund

• Provides financial assistance to students in need.

• Helps recipients pursue education and build a more stable future.

• Funded annually through the Endowment.

3. United Church of Christ (UCC) Mission Giving

Your donations contribute to broader denominational efforts, including:

• One Great Hour of Sharing
  Supports disaster relief, clean water, food, healthcare, refugee aid, and global development.

• Strengthen the Church
  Invests in youth ministries, new churches, and innovative programs.

• Neighbors in Need
  Funds justice initiatives, advocacy, and community-based service projects across the U.S.

• Christmas Fund
  Assists clergy and church workers facing financial hardship.

4. Local Community Outreach

Donations directly support needs in your local community, including:

• Food assistance through St. Vincent de Paul

• Gift cards for local students in need (Christmas Giving Tree)

• Children’s clothing drives (Baker Street Head Start)

• Providing meeting space for community and support groups

5. Special Projects & Disaster Response

• Funds and volunteer efforts are directed toward urgent needs such as:

  • Hurricane relief

  • Community aid initiatives

  • Social justice responses (e.g., family support efforts)

In Short

Your donations:

• Support people in need locally

• Fund education and scholarships

• Advance justice and outreach ministries

• Respond to disasters and urgent needs

• Sustain long-term mission impact through the Endowment

Yes—there are many opportunities to volunteer and get more involved in the life of the church. Whether you’re interested in outreach, missions, community service, or helping with church programs and events, we welcome your participation.

To learn more about current opportunities and how you can get connected, please contact the church office. We’d be happy to help you find a meaningful way to get involved!

Yes—memorial donations are a meaningful way to honor the life of a loved one.

If you choose to give, please include the name of the person you are memorializing in the comments section of the donation page. This helps us ensure your gift is properly recognized and directed.

If you have any questions or would like assistance, please feel free to contact the church office—we’re here to help.