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Why We Give
Westminster is a special place. We are creating a kind of community that is hard to find in the world. We come together from different backgrounds, different cultures, different life experiences, and we declare that we are part of the same cloth, woven together by the love of God. Giving is an important way of declaring that we believe in our ministry – its mission, its community, and its future.
Online Giving
Donating online to Westminster is easy. In just a few steps, you can make a one-time contribution or set-up recurring giving. You’ll have the opportunity to give to the General Church fund or other ministries of the church.
Our secure online giving option allows you to use a credit card, debit card, or electronic check posted to your bank account.
Guest
If you’d like to make a one-time contribution as a guest, please click below.
Member
If you’re a Westminster member, log-in and make a one-time or recurring contribution.
Stewardship
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! ~ Psalm 118
It’s easy to get caught up in worries about tomorrow, but a heart full of gratitude can transform our perspective today. When we pause and reflect on our blessings—our lives, our church, and our community—we see how truly abundant God’s grace is.
Our stewardship campaign is an opportunity to respond to that grace with grateful living and faithful giving, and reflect on some reasons why we say thank you to God for Westminster!
Your pledges are the lifeblood of our ministry. While our invested funds are crucial for the care of our beautiful, historic building, your financial support directly funds the work we do every day: our incredible staff, our impactful programs, and our vital outreach. This year, we have set a bold goal, trusting that with God’s help, we can do even greater things together.
We invite everyone who loves Westminster–members and friends–to prayerfully consider what you can give in 2026 and submit a pledge. Your commitment, whether online or with a Giving Goal card, is a powerful statement of faith. It helps us plan for the future, knowing that we can continue to carry out God’s work at Westminster with your support.
Please make your 2026 pledge online or use a pledge card available below and at the church. As in the past, this is an estimate of what you intend to give.
How To Submit Your Stewardship Pledge Card
Online
Click the button below.
You will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt.
Print Copy
Click below to access a PDF of the 2026 Pledge Card.
Mail or drop off your completed Pledge Card to the Westminster Church Office at: 85 Chestnut Ave, Albany, NY 12110
Please contact the Church Office if you need to have a copy of the 2025 Stewardship Pledge Card (as shown on the Pledge Card PDF) sent to you for completion: [email protected] or 518-436-8544
Planned Giving
As with any other financial decision, consult your tax and/or financial advisor to best address your situation and ensure a plan is made according to your wishes. This is not intended as legal or financial advice.
If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone to learn more about any of the Planned Giving options listed below, including how to donate or transfer stock to Merrill Lynch, Westminster’s Investment Management Company, please fill out this form or contact the church office.
The following are some examples showing how you can remember Westminster in addition to making an annual financial contribution:
You can make a positive impact on the future of Westminster by including just one sentence in your Will or Living Trust. This gift is a simple, flexible, and versatile way to ensure continued prosperity for years to come.
Beneficiary designations are easy options for supporting Westminster. You can name Westminster as a beneficiary to receive assets such as retirement plans and life insurance policies after your lifetime. Westminster can also be added as a beneficiary designation to bank and brokerage accounts.
You simply fill out a form that is entirely separate from your Will, which means that your gift will not be part of your probate estate.
Not only is it an easy way to give, but it’s also flexible — you aren’t locked into the choices you make today. You can review and adjust beneficiary designations at any time.
You can give by transferring ownership of stock to Westminster. Our investment broker, Merrill Lynch, will work with you to create an electronic transaction.
Make a difference today and save on taxes by supporting Westminster through your IRA.
A Special Opportunity for Those 70 ½ and Older: You can give up to a maximum of $100,000 per year from your IRA (other than a SEP or SIMPLE IRA) to a qualified charity such as Westminster. The QCD is generally a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of your IRA to Westminster. You receive an acknowledgement from the church. This can help satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution. The amount of the QCD is limited to the amount of the distribution that would otherwise be included in income. Work with the trustee/custodian of your IRA to assure this is done properly.
A memorial or tribute gift to Westminster is a meaningful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion while supporting our living ministry. We will use your gift wisely to provide for Westminster’s daily needs.
- Tribute Gifts – Express your congratulations to honor someone on a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary. The person being honored will receive a notification of your gift.
- Memorial Gift – Remember a loved one or a friend who has died. The family will receive a notification of your gift.
- In Lieu of Flowers – More families are asking that a gift be shared with Westminster in place of flowers when a loved one dies. When you share a gift with Westminster in lieu of flowers, we will send a notification to the family.