The Finance Committee and Church Council have prayerfully adopted a budget for 2026 that stretches our congregation to new heights of generosity and that empowers us to stand as a beacon of love in a world that needs a ray of hope. Here's a glimpse at how your dollars are deployed into ministry.
Details of calculations for the 2026 budget by ministry area are available in the church office.
The 2025 budget was $709,265. Our 2026 budget is $752,809. That's a 6.1% increase or $43,544.
Of that 6.1% increase, 2.71% or $19,420 is attributable to costs we anticipate going up because of having EmberHope Youthville in the building and that portion will be funded by their donation.
3.4% or $24,124 is attributable to CHUM and will be funded by our generosity!
We have fixed increases in property and maintenance for property insurance and heat, light, and water bills. Also included in this increase is a modest COLA for our five core staff positions (Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Director of Strategic Outreach, Office Manager, and Director of Children's Ministry).
Currently 40% of our budget is funded by 18 households, the majority of which are over 60 years old. This makes our church vulnerable if there is a death or a financial change in one of those households.
If you are in your earning years, how can you arrange your finances to increase your gift to the church so that our church budget is not so dependent on the generosity of those over 60?
If you are in your retirement years, how will you direct a portion of your income to the church? Can you grow your current gift so that a greater proportion of the church's income is spread among more households?
Filling out a pledge card helps you make an intentional financial committment to CHUM in 2026 and it helps the Finance Committee plan our church's income!
Thank you for making your pledge using the form below!
I/we understand that this pledge for the CHUM 2026 General Operating Fund can be changed at any time.
