About Giving

We support our mission and parish in four ways. We support it with our presence. We support it with our work. We support it with our spirits by bringing loving hearts and open minds to the community. And, we support it with our money; financial stewardship.

Sustaining Support   

First Parish relies on the sustaining financial support of members and friends. These commitments allow us to offer an uplifting presence and vibrant ministries in Framingham.

We ask members and friends to make sustaining pledge commitments with an increase in their current pledge by at least 2% annually, and to make that commitment on a renewing basis.

Click here to set up online giving through a secure platform. You can send a one-time gift, or set up recurring contributions.

Want to donate stock to First Parish in Framingham? Click on the following link for instructions about how to transfer stock to First Parish as a donation. Stock Transfer Instructions

Fundraising

Each spring we hold a Talent and Treasure Auction.  The last couple of years our auction has become a fun online event! This major fundraiser is an important addition to our annual income. In addition, we hold special fundraisers, such as SOUPer Sunday, or special calendars.

Planned Giving

With legacy planning, your appreciation of and contribution to First Parish can go on and on. The First Parish Endowment Fund is managed by First Parish Trustees. You don’t have to be a millionaire to leave a legacy gift. Bequests of all sizes work together to provide benefit to us all. Click on this link to find out how you can notify the Trustees of your gift: Planning a Gift for the Endowment Fund

Capital Campaign

From time to time, we run a special campaign to fund the restoration and renovation of our historic buildings. Past capital campaigns have restored the steeple of the Meetinghouse, created a beautiful courtyard, added a new parking lot, restored the exterior of the Meetinghouse, replaced 55 year-old furnaces, updated our Meetinghouse sound system and brought central air conditioning to Scott Hall. Our last Capital Campaign included engraved bricks for those who donated $1,000. These bricks are now installed in the Greeley Courtyard. You can still buy a brick and continue to help support First Parish.

Please contact us about Stewardship and Giving.