“Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:2
Giving for ministry at St. Andrew’s is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God.
Every day, we receive messages telling us that we don’t have enough or should want more. This creates an attitude of scarcity within us. God gives to us abundantly in blessings great and small. By recognizing that we have more than enough and caring for others with generous hearts, we live with hearts of gratitude, find deeper meaning in all we do, and make a positive impact in our world.
The tradition of giving back to God and to the church comes from the Biblical practice of “tithing” as recorded in scripture. Tithing means to give back a tenth of our earnings to God, which the Episcopal Church encourages. We also understand stewardship broadly, as it includes giving of our time and energy for
ministry, and offering our skills in a variety of ways to further the mission of Jesus Christ.
Tax-deductible financial contributions to St. Andrew’s support ministries locally, regionally, and internationally.
Annual Pledges
Making an annual pledge, a commitment to the community of St. Andrew’s, is a spiritual practice. As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe that giving for ministry through an annual pledge deepens the connection between God and the giver, promotes cares for others, and furthers the Kingdom of God. Every pledge make a difference, regardless of the amount. The amount you begin with or whether you tithe on your annual or gross income is not nearly as important as simply making your first pledge. Every pledge supports ministry at St. Andrew’s in Christ name.
While our annual giving campaign is held in the fall, financial pledges may be made at any time. Pledges are not contractual; they are a commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ through the ministry of St. Andrew’s. Your pledge amount may be changed, increased or decreased during the year, at any time, as your financial circumstances change. You may pay your pledge weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. This can be done via cash, check, or automatic fund transfer/electronic fund transfer, or with a donation of stock. Many companies have matching funds for charitable donations. If your company has such a plan, please let us know. Click here for an online pledge card.
The Episcopal Church has affirmed the tithe, or the giving of ten percent of income, as the minimum standard for giving and encourages its members to tithe or be working toward a tithe. Givers often work towards a tithe; starting with a certain proportion of income and increasing the percentage each year.