Parish Pledge, Budget, and Forms
Dear Clergy, Treasurers, and Wardens in the Diocese of Virginia,
On behalf of the Covenantal Giving working group of the Executive Board, I am inviting you to participate in the group Zoom conversation to be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 21.
The meeting will include an overview of the process and the results of the program so far, a video from Bishop Stevenson, and time for Q&A and discussion. We’ll record the session and post it on the web site for those unable to make it.
Many of you have sent in the form that came with your Covenantal Giving letter, and we are organizing those responses. Please keep an eye on the Covenantal Giving web page beginning next week for information on times available for sessions with individual congregations.
Thank you for all the work you do for your congregations.
Ted Smith
Diocesan Treasurer
Covenantal Giving 2026 Zoom Session
Saturday, 21 June 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 804 622 3196 Password: Franklin
(If accessing by telephone, you may dial 301-715-8592 and enter Meeting ID: 804 622 3196 Password: 074503)
The Virginia Plan for Covenantal Giving
In 2021, the diocesan Annual Convention adopted the Virginia Plan for Covenantal Giving. It provides for a three-year transition from the previous proportional giving plan to the Virginia Plan for Covenantal Giving.
In preparation for 2025 pledges, all churches in the Diocese received a communication from the diocesan Treasurer’s Office. Each church’s letter outlined three years of parish income based upon Line 3 of its parochial reports for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The letters also provided the average of those three years’ income, along with the parish’s proposed contribution to the Diocese based upon 10% of that average. Clergy and wardens: If you need a copy of your church’s letter, contact diocesan Treasurer Ted Smith.
Church Pledges
Please click here to submit your pledge electronically. Pledge cards are due 30 days prior to Annual Convention.
Budget Forms and Documents
- For Diocesan Committees and related organizations, please complete and return two forms: 2024 Budget Request Form and 2024 Budget Request Detail Form (Excel).
- For non-diocesan organizations, please complete 2024 Budget Request Form.
- Non-diocesan organizations must also provide a completed 2022 Budget Grant Accounting Form.