Planned Giving: "Our Giving Supports"
Planned Giving, where congregation members commit to making a regular gift, is the largest source of funding for our church. Every year, we run an appeal asking more people to sign up, and to encourage existing Planned Givers to give a little more to counteract the loss of people moving away, or sadly, passing away.
It’s important to remember that all our income has to come from the congregation and facilities; we receive no “external” funding (bar the Gift Aid we’re able to claim on donations and Planned Giving). As we’re a relatively well-off parish, we’re net contributors to the Diocese.
For our 2017 Planned Giving Appeal, we’re focusing on “Our Giving Supports”.
Our giving supports…
…parish ministry, measured by every ill person visited and every bereaved family cared and prayed for; weddings and baptisms; every Eucharist celebrated and every person shown the love of God through our care, comfort and compassion.
Our giving supports…
…parish clergy both here and in the wider family of the church. It helps train others called to lay and ordained ministry so the life of the church can go on.
Our giving supports…
…the work of the clergy and congregation in our schools, care homes and hospitals.
Our giving supports…
…the maintenance and availability of our Parish Hall as a venue for community groups and events.
Our giving supports...
our beautiful church building; a sacred place dedicated to worship, prayer and witness.
We’re also launching a new way of giving, called the Parish Giving Scheme. This is designed to aid the administration of claiming Gift Aid, which increases our donations by 25% (so it’s a vital part of our budget). The Parish Giving Scheme also gives the option to the giver to automatically add an “inflation increase” to their giving amount each year.
Thank you for your support of this Appeal. Please give as generously as you can, so the church can continue to grow at the heart of the community, both here in Teddington and throughout the Diocese of London.
You can support the Appeal in one of three ways:
Congregational Giving is vital. The church does not receive money from the Diocese, so we rely on your generosity to run the Church. Every penny we receive from you’ll be spent on the Mission of St Peter and St Paul.
Your Support will help us to…
…continue to offer regular worship, in addition to Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals, and those services which bring the community together at Christmas, Easter, Harvest, and Remembrance.
…visit the sick, bereaved and others in pastoral need, including those in local retirement and care homes.
…take care of our church building, so that this focus for community and spiritual life can be passed on to future generations.
...develop exciting new activities with children and young people together with other churches in the group.
Planned Giving and regular donations are important to help us plan and spend our finances appropriately.
How much should I give?
The Church of England encourages Christians to consider prayerfully giving 5% (or £1 in £20) of their after-tax income to and through their local Church, and a similar amount to other work that helps to build God’s kingdom. This is consistent with the biblical principle of the tithe. However, any donation would be welcomed and appreciated.
How can I give?
The Parish Giving Scheme was set up to manage regular donations, which can be made on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, by direct debit using a Gift Form. This scheme offers the option for you to commit in principle to increase your gift annually in line with inflation. Whilst this is a voluntary decision, it could have a huge impact on the life and future of the Church.
What next?
Ask a member of the Church Team for a Gift Form. The form includes a comprehensive introduction to the scheme. Simply fill it out and return to a member of the Church, and within 10 working days you’ll receive a letter confirming receipt of your form.
If you have any questions please speak to the Vicar or the Church Wardens or email us at admin@stpeterstpaulteddington.co.uk.
For further information, please pick up a copy of our leaflet from St Peter and St Paul’s or download it here.
Our church needs your generosity and hugely appreciates all that you can give.
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