As United Methodists, we believe we are stewards: of the earth, of our communities, and of our relationships. The giving of our financial resources, as we are able, is one way we live into our role as stewards of this community.

Thank you for your support. Your generosity makes a difference to our areas of work and ministry. You can give in two ways:

• Give now and set up online giving to make your online gift to First Church, OR
• Mail us a check to:

First United Methodist Church
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703

Pledging

We give by pledging to the Mission and Ministries of First Church. To learn more, please click on your preferred way to give – Online, by Email, by Mail, or with a gift of Investment Securities.2025 Estimate of Giving

2025 Estimate of Giving

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Enter a Dollar Amount. ******General Fund includes the Ministries of First Church including programs for children, youth, young adults, adults and senior adults, online and in-person worship and small groups, social justice ministries, the music program, and more. It also includes the staff and the building that helps us love and serve God and all of our neighbors.

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• I will drop off or mail my offering to FUMC – 203 Wisconsin Avenue – Madison, WI 53703
• I will set up or continue my online eGiving (you will be taken to the Vanco Giving page after you submit this form, click on the Give Now button to enter your information)
• Add a 3.5% donation per transaction to offset credit card fees.
• I will have my Retirement Account’s RMD or Security Gifts mailed to FUMC – 203 Wisconsin Avenue – Madison, WI 53703

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Pledge and Give Online

• Step 1: Complete your online Estimate of Giving (above) and click on the Submit button. You will be directed to our Thank you page
• Step 2: To set up your online eGiving, click on the Give or Update Your Giving button, select Estimate of Giving ’25 to enter you information. . If you already have an account, just log in. Otherwise, you can create your own profile.
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  • Select Designation: Choose either Sunday Offering or 2024 Estimate of Giving
  • Enter your credit card, checking or savings account information to complete your Estimate of Giving

Pledge by Email

Step 1: Complete your Estimate of Giving form, scan it and send it to:  [email protected]

Pledge by Mail

Step 1: Complete your Estimate of Giving form and mail it to:

• First United Methodist Church203 Wisconsin AvenueMadison, WI 53703

Gift of Investment Securities

If you’re interested in giving to First Church through a security transfer, access the Security Transfer Form or please contact Garnet.  Security transfers are executed by the Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation free of charge.

A Guide to Proportional Giving

We encourage each household to increase giving 1 percent per year. For a household earning $52,000 per year and contributing about $30 per week, the contribution is about 3 percent of income. This is a portion of what has been given by God to be managed and then is returned to do ministry. A 1 percent increase (from 3% to 4 %) would be about an additional $10 per week.

First Foundation

First Foundation is a wonderful way to make a meaningful and lasting gift to First Church. Find out more about the foundation here. Make a contribution here.

Flower Sponsorship

Flowers for the Sanctuary on Sundays are made possible through sponsorships. You may sponsor a lovely bouquet of flowers by signing up online or visiting the Welcome Center, or by email or calling (608)256-9061. We appreciate your support in making Sunday even more special. Sponsor contributions can be made here.

Special Sundays

Throughout the year, the United Methodist Church undertakes six special giving Sundays, each supporting unique and specific ministries within the life of the global church. These are Human Relations Sunday, Native American Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, UMCOR Sunday, UM Student Day, and World Communion Sunday. First Church is proud to join in this legacy of special giving. Contributions to Special Sundays can be made here.

Missional Partners

First Church is committed to an active role in social justice issues that impact our downtown community and the world at large. We have built partnerships with groups who share our passion for helping others and working toward equity and equality for all. You may wish to support one or more of these groups through your service or giving. Contributions to Missional Partners can be made here.

Memorial Gifts

We live in the hope and reality that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ–nothing in life, nothing in death. 
Give a gift here, In Memory or In Honor of someone you want to celebrate.

Lyons Lecture

The David P. Lyons Lecture in Theology was established to honor the memory and ministry of Rev. David Lyons. Each spring a distinguished scholar is invited to share insight and understandings in the areas related to theology, biblical interpretation, religious history, and spirituality. Read about this year’s Lectures here. Contributions to the Lyons Lecture or Endowment can be made here.