Why Give?

​Giving to the life and work of Everybody's Church is both a spiritual discipline and a matter of practicality.

• It is a spiritual discipline in that it aligns our hearts with God, who is the giver of all good gifts 
• It is a matter of practicality because it allows us to maintain worship, education and mission, in and through the life of this church.  

Contributions can be made by

• cash or checks, payable to First Presbyterian Church, can be mailed to 1669 W Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009.  Please indicate in the memo line the purpose of your contribution.
• Online.  you can make one time or schedule repeating donations by credit card or funds transfer.   Registration with e-Giving is straight forward and it's easy to use!

Go to Online Giving!

• by texting your contribution amount to 248-600-4919.  ​
• via stock transfer directly to FPC's  brokerage account.  Call our Financial Administrator, Martha Smith, at (248) 644-2040 x148, or our Treasurer, Carl Fischer, at (248) 644-2040 x125 for transfer details.

 Contributions to the

• General Operating Fund are used to support the church’s staff, programs, worship & music, building and operational costs.
• Per Capita Contribution is used to pay the PC(USA)'s annual assessment, which is $27 per adult church member.  The PC(USA) uses these funds to support the expenses of the presbytery, synod and general assembly.
• Deacon’s Fund are used to provide basics (like food, gas, temporary housing/housing costs) to needy individuals in our local community.
• Vision Fund are used for specific improvements to our building, like finishing the roof repairs and remodeling Calvin Hall.
• Concert Series Fund are used to enhance the cultural arts in our church by bringing local, national and international performers to FPC.
• Endowment Funds
  • First Foundation are invested, and the income from that investment is granted as benevolences to FPC's mission outreach programs, to local and international charities and to theological, interfaith and diversity oriented causes.
  • Legacy Building Fund are invested, and the income from that investment provides ongoing support for maintenance/improvements to our building and property.
  • First Music Fund are invested and the income from that investment is used to enhance FPC's Music Department and/or its activities.

You can also contribute directly to any of FPC’s ongoing ministries/programs, like the Alcott Friday Food, Foster Family Partnership, Mexico Mission Trips at any time.   Finally, FPC wecomes contributions to its various outreach events during the year, such as Every Family Feed A Family at Thanksgiving, the Mitten Tree at Christmas.