Giving

When you tithe, you’re not giving out of guilt or pressure—you’re practicing freedom. Tithing helps each of us lean into a spirit of generosity that reflects who we are as a people shaped by grace and justice. In a world that teaches us to hold on tightly, your giving opens up space for trust, compassion, and abundance. It teaches all of us to live with open hands and open hearts. 

Your tithes help keep more than the lights on—they make sure our church continues to be a beacon of light. From Sunday worship to weekday service, from justice initiatives to grief care, your giving ensures that our church has what it needs to serve well. We don’t just go to church—we are the church. And your faithful support makes it possible for all of us to show up in love and power. 

No one person carries the weight of this church—we all do, together. Tithing is a way of saying, “I’m in.” Whether you give a little or a lot, your contribution matters. When each of us does our part, the burden is lighter and the blessings are greater. This is how we practice beloved community: not by equal amounts, but by equal commitment. 

When you tithe, you make sure those who serve—pastors, musicians, staff, caretakers—are honored with fair wages and dignified work conditions. We often speak about justice for others; your giving ensures we live that out within our own walls. Supporting our leaders well allows them to care for us with integrity, rest, and joy. 

Your tithe reaches beyond the sanctuary. It puts food on tables, keeps students in school, bails out the imprisoned, and funds programs that uplift our neighborhoods. As a progressive Black church, we know that faith without works is dead. Your giving makes sure our works are alive, bold, and rooted in liberation. 

Giving is a quiet revolution. In a culture that tells us to accumulate and protect what’s “mine,” you choose to believe in ours. Your tithe becomes part of a collective witness that says: “We rise together.” It reminds all of us that what we have is never just for us—it’s for the good of the whole. 

Every time you tithe, you’re planting seeds for generations to come. You honor the elders who gave before us and bless the youth coming after us. You help build a church that will still be standing—still preaching, loving, and serving—long after we’re gone. Your gift today helps write tomorrow’s story. 

Tithing is more than spiritual talk—it’s spiritual action. Each time you give, you say with your wallet what you also believe in your heart: that God is faithful, and this community is worth investing in. When you tithe, you’re living your values. You’re saying yes to trust, yes to transformation, and yes to a future filled with hope. 

No matter how much you give, it matters. Whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, your gift is sacred. In this house, we don’t measure generosity by dollar signs—we measure it by the love and intention behind it. You are seen. You are valued. And your giving helps shape a church where everyone knows they belong. 

Your tithe becomes someone’s breakthrough. It becomes the story of how a neighbor was helped, a ministry was born, or a dream was funded. Every gift you give tells a story—not just about what we do, but about who we are. Together, we’re writing a narrative of hope, courage, and faith that future generations will thank us for.