Giving to First Presbyterian Church

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 
• 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 multiple donations and/or schedule repeating donations by credit card or funds transfer.   Registration is straight forward and it's easy to use!

Give Online!

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

2021 Pledge Form

​ 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 $30 per adult church member.  The PC(USA) uses these funds to support the expenses of the presbytery, synod and general assembly.
• Deacons' Fund monies are used to provide basics (like food, gas, temporary housing/housing costs) to needy individuals in our local community
• Concert Series Fund monies are used to enhance the cultural arts in our church by bringing local, national and international performers to FPC.
• First Endowment Fund monies are invested, and the income from those investments is used to support the church’s operating budget and for First Foundation’s benevolence grants which are made to FPC's mission outreach programs, local and international charities, and theological, interfaith, and diversity oriented causes. 
• First Music Fund monies 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 Shop N Drop program, Foster Family Partnership, Mexico Mission Trips, etc. at any time.   Finally, FPC wecomes contributions to its various outreach events during the year, such as Baskets of Love at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the Angel Tree and Mitten Tree at Christmas.

Brochure about Giving at FPC