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There is a lot to celebrate in our church life! Our services and events are more strongly supported than for many years, and it is a joy to welcome so many new worshippers, young and not so young. This growth has been matched in the last few years by a generous response to major specific financial appeals – and for this we are deeply grateful.
The challenge is that financially we only just get by. Maintaining the life and ministry of St Mary Abbots costs £9,900 each week yet we receive no subsidy whatsoever from the Government or other statutory bodies Any regular payment – however small - will make a real difference Anything you can give will be a tremendous help, and can all make a difference. Here are some examples of what your money could do: - £10 a month will pay for all the coloured pens and paper for the Children on Sunday groups - £25 a month will pay for the beautiful church flowers for 2 months - £50 a month will pay for the altar wine for a year - £100 a month will pay for one of our Choir tenors for 6 months |
If you are a member of our congregation, your financial support is vital in keeping St Mary Abbots open and helping us to provide a rich Church life to the community. By far the best way of doing this is to become a Regular Giver. The money we receive covers not only the upkeep of the church building, but our day-to-day costs, from the wages of our stipends to the glue, sellotape and arts and crafts materials used by the children at the Sunday school.
Without this income, our Church would not survive.
Why is Regular Giving is important?
Although we raise money in a number of ways, by far the most reliable, and most proper for our Christian community, is planned, pledged and regular giving. The work of the church continues day by day, week by week, month by month – and it has to be paid for on this basis.
In this challenging economic climate, we are less able to rely on other income. These other sources of income are also unfortunately not as substantial as they once were (for example, the amount of interest we get on historic bequests).
Without this income, our Church would not survive.
Why is Regular Giving is important?
Although we raise money in a number of ways, by far the most reliable, and most proper for our Christian community, is planned, pledged and regular giving. The work of the church continues day by day, week by week, month by month – and it has to be paid for on this basis.
In this challenging economic climate, we are less able to rely on other income. These other sources of income are also unfortunately not as substantial as they once were (for example, the amount of interest we get on historic bequests).
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Become a Regular Giver: Click Here
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What other ways of giving are there?
Give As You Earn: many of our congregation also choose to donate through GAYE. This is the most popular payroll giving scheme in the UK and is used by over half-a-million people to support all recognised charities. There is more about Gift Aid on the back page.
Further details: contact stewardship secretary Emma Porteous
Give As You Earn: many of our congregation also choose to donate through GAYE. This is the most popular payroll giving scheme in the UK and is used by over half-a-million people to support all recognised charities. There is more about Gift Aid on the back page.
Further details: contact stewardship secretary Emma Porteous
One off donations: Click Here
If you’re still lucky enough to receive a bonus at work, or perhaps have had a win on the lottery, lump-sum or one-off donations remain very welcome! More customarily, they are often received as a single thanks-offering after baptisms, confirmations or whenever you feel you wish to do so.
If you’re still lucky enough to receive a bonus at work, or perhaps have had a win on the lottery, lump-sum or one-off donations remain very welcome! More customarily, they are often received as a single thanks-offering after baptisms, confirmations or whenever you feel you wish to do so.