President Adam Pollock shares an important update on 2026–27 membership at Congregation Emanu El. Last year, our Step UP initiative reduced a projected $1.8 million deficit by more than 60%, thanks to increased commitments from over half of our households.

This video explains:

➡️ Why sustaining levels are changing this year
➡️ The new sustaining amounts are for single‑ and two‑adult households
➡️ How your commitment supports worship, education, and pastoral care
➡️ What to do if the sustaining amount is beyond your means

More information, including FAQs, is available online at https://www.emanuelhouston.org/stepup2026. If you have questions or would like to talk about your commitment, please contact our Executive Director for a confidential conversation.