During this time of year, you’re asked to prayerfully make your 2027 pledge to Epiphany Seattle. On November 22, all pledges will be presented to God at the altar, with prayers of thanksgiving and hope offered during each service.
Our goal is 100% participation. No one or two donors carry Epiphany’s budget — the largest pledge is under 2% of the total raised — and it takes all of us to sustain this parish.
PLEDGE NOW
The Vestry of Epiphany Parish affirms that our annual appeal is essential to the life and mission of the parish. Epiphany reveals and expresses life in the Kingdom of God through Christian worship, knowing the person of Jesus, and the practice of spiritual exercises. This ministry is sustained by a paid staff and a campus with real operating costs, which are necessary to meet the growing needs of a Pacific Northwest community seeking what Epiphany offers. Annual pledges by 100% of the congregation who call Epiphany their spiritual home are foundational for these efforts. Because of this commitment, Epiphany will continue to thrive in 2027 as a spiritual center of gravity that gives hope to the world.
The Capital Campaign succeeded in 2026 because of your generosity. Thank you. Capital needs are episodic, but when ignored, their effect compounds over time. Epiphany has stayed diligent in caring for our campus over the years, keeping it an attractive, well-cared-for place to live out our common Christian mission. But buildings are only as valuable as the life and vibrancy that they sustain.
Be generous this year in your 2027 pledge. Our hard-working and dedicated staff are worthy of our support, and the Annual Appeal pays their salaries — and, we hope, allows for raises as a way of saying thank you. Above all, our gratitude goes to God, from whom all things are given. Consider what you have and where it came from, and let your annual pledge honor the God who loves you, who really loves you.
Sarah Beshlian
Senior Warden
Diane Carlisle
Director of Stewardship
Prepare to Pledge
“All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee.” (1 Chronicles 29:14)
Let this be the foundation for your pledge.
A pledge is a well-considered and documented financial commitment to support Epiphany’s staff and operations in the coming program year. It is a promise and a plan for giving.
The Sunday offertory is liturgical action oriented towards God. Pledges give the Vestry an estimate of expected income essential for preparing our annual budget. Epiphany cannot operate and thrive without an accurate assessment of its financial capacity for the coming year.
Epiphany receives no financial support from the Diocese; on the contrary, we’re obliged to support Diocesan expenses. In 2026, we sent $379,000, making Epiphany a top contributor to the Diocese’s work.
This is a prayerful decision between you, your family, and God, grounded in faith, love, and commitment, and proportionate to what you have. If you’re uncertain, the Rector is available to talk through your capacity and the needs of the parish.
Yes. Only a limited number of church staff know the amounts of individual pledges.
Make regular payments by cash or check, dropped in the collection plate or mailed to Epiphany (write “2027 pledge” on the memo line). Or go to onrealm.org, sign in to your Realm account, and set up a payment method under the “Giving” tab — pay in full or schedule automatic payments to Annual Pledge 2027. Or use appreciated stocks or IRA distributions: required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin the year you turn 73 (70½ if you reached that age before January 1, 2020) and are fully tax-deductible if given directly to Epiphany. Consult your financial advisor, and contact Andrew Ranson in the business office for help with any of these, so your gift is properly credited.
Life’s circumstances change, often unexpectedly. Please reach out to Diane Carlisle so that our records stay up to date.