Pledge income is used to pay for all programs of the church, and of course the upkeep on the property. It pays for salaries for the clergy and staff, costs of running the church office, mission activities locally and abroad, as well as maintenance and utilities for the church property.Click … [Read more...] about WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
WHY ARE WE ASKED TO PLEDGE?
Each Episcopal parish is expected to be financially self-sufficientPledging allows the vestry, the lay committee we elect to manage our parish, to plan and manage a budgetAll members of the community can contribute, regardless of means and/or amountEach pledge builds our community in … [Read more...] about WHY ARE WE ASKED TO PLEDGE?
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “STEWARDSHIP”?
“Stewardship” is the word we use to describe our role as the caretakers of God’s creation. It includes taking care of ourselves and all that we have: our bodies, our souls, our time, our talents and our treasure. We demonstrate our stewardship of the blessed All Saints community by making a pledge … [Read more...] about WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “STEWARDSHIP”?