Stewardship
Thank you for being part of this growing, generous community.
Whether you’ve supported the Saint Mark’s for years or are newly discovering its beauty, your participation makes a difference. Last year, your gifts transformed lives—this year, we invite you to imagine what’s possible when we give joyfully.
OUR VISION FOR 2026
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Continue to grow our church in Membership and engagement.
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Connect our parishioners to ministries, events and worship
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Go out into the community to share God’s love for one another
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Go out into the community to share God’s love for one another
TAKE A STEP UP IN FAITH
We all feel the rising costs of daily life. Saint Mark’s does too. Yet with every challenge comes opportunity. Every new estimate of giving—and every increase—helps us grow our ministries and meet this moment with strength.
If you currently give: prayerfully consider stepping up to meet rising needs.
If you’re new: we welcome your participation in this generous, faithful community.
Together, we can do more than we imagine.
MAKE A FAITHFUL PROMISE
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Your Estimate of Giving is a promise to support our mission for one year. It helps your Vestry plan wisely and faithfully. You can adjust it at any time.
GIVE PROPORTIONALLY
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The biblical standard is 10%, but every journey starts somewhere. Choose a percentage that is right for your household, and let your generosity grow over time.
DREAM WITH GOD
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Visionary givers ask: “How can God’s abundance flow through me?” They offer their wealth, works, and wisdom in ways that open hearts, build community, and transform lives.
Deepen our sacred arts and contemplative life.
ABOUT ANNUAL GIVING
WHY WE GIVE
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We give not simply because the church needs it— but because we do. Giving shapes us. It roots us in trust, opens us to joy, and invites us into a greater story of hope, healing, and transformation. As we offer our gifts in faith, we become part of God’s abundant love flowing through Saint Mark’s Church and into the world.
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF MY INCOME IS GOD CALLING ME TO GIVE?
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This is the spiritual question at the heart of Celebration Sunday. Every blessing we receive is an invitation to bless others. Whether you’re making your first estimate of giving or growing in generosity, we invite you to take the next step—joyfully and prayerfully.
MAKE AN ESTIMATE OF GIVING
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CELEBRATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 14!
This is an opportunity to bring your estimate of giving card to church and have it blessed.
3 WAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR
ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARD
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Join us for worship in person
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Complete an online card
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Return your card by mail
A PRAYER FOR SHARING OUR GIFTS
Loving God, giver of all good things; in this season of giving, open our hearts with joy. May our gifts—of time, money, and care—bless others and build your kingdom. Use what we offer to bring hope, beauty, and love. Amen.
The Annual Giving Process
1) Fill out your estimate of giving card.
Fill out the online estimate of giving card below or fill out a physical giving card at church. (You may also fill out the physical card we are sending in the mail.) If you choose to fill out the online card, we ask that you also fill out the form provided here to let us know how you plan to fulfill your annual gift.
2) Fulfill your annual gift by giving throughout the year.
We have several ways that you can fulfill your annual gift. It can be done all at once, quarterly, monthly or even weekly.
Arrange for your financial institution to send, or mail/bring your annual gift to the church (you may request a supply of weekly envelopes).
Contact Ginny to arrange/continue automatic draft (ACH).
Set up your annual gift payments through Realm. You can make single payments, or set up recurring payments through our secure giving portal.
Request a supply of weekly envelopes.
Why We Do Annual Giving
It is a way to share the love of God in Christ to the world.
It is part of a spiritual journey that helps us grow as people of faith.
It helps us plan for the future.
Your resources and time are vital to the life of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ginny Hines, Business Operations at (954) 334-0138.