Your financial pledge to the church is an expression of your faith. It is an affirmation that all we have is a gift from God. Your pledge is also critical practical support for the parish. By telling Good Shepherd what you expect to give in 2024, you allow the parish to plan its ministries for the coming year.
Reaching Beyond Ourselves calls us to increase our impact in the lives we serve beyond our own; to build relationships beyond Good Shepherd with the greater Austin community; and to support connections between those inside and those beyond our parish family. We believe that reaching others in love is God’s call to our parish.
Your pledges fund more than 80% of the parish’s budget, and pledges support all of our ministries: liturgy, outreach, community building, children and youth, pastoral care, and faith formation.
If you have pledged in prior years – thank you! We ask that you prayerfully consider increasing your pledge by 9%. This amount accounts for increasing costs – including utilities; insurance; interest rates; the added cost, and related benefit, of strengthened campus security; and an additional part-time staff person to better serve the 1400 children and youth of the parish. This amount also accounts for the expiration of pandemic-related financial assistance.
If you haven’t pledged before, we invite you to make a pledge for 2024. Your pledge is an affirmation that Good Shepherd is a meaningful place to you, and it’s an affirmation of your desire to support God’s work in the world.
Please click below to make your pledge for 2024. We ask that you make your pledge by Sunday, November 12. Thank you for being part of our parish community and for your support.
