Our need for everyone’s financial support is greater than ever. We cannot say how hugely appreciative we are for all kind and generous giving.
Why give?
- The bible describes giving as a response to God’s generous and unstinting love, an expression of our thanks and the value we place on God’s presence in our community in all its joys, celebrations, needs and pain.
The need for your giving
- As a charity, St Stephen’s, like all parish churches, is 100% reliant upon the generosity of its givers to provide for both its ministry and the upkeep of the building
- St Stephen’s is currently facing substantial fundraising demands for extensive restoration to the building and facility upgrades to meet future community and worship needs
The impact of your giving
- Giving enables mission providing clergy to minister to all in our community and our schools
- Giving allows us to expand our vital community outreach and support
- Supports St Stephen’s in its valued role of providing pastoral care for those in need
How can you give?
- Planned/regular giving via standing order ideally with gift aid declaration. As with a household, the church’s needs are every day – the Diocese suggest a gift of £15/week/regular worshipper. Tax-efficient, regular giving enables the church to maximise this benefit in planning our budget.
- Regular weekly giving is most beneficial with fully completed Gift Aid Envelopes (including full name/house name or number/postcode).
- Contactless via Sum Up is always appreciated but is the least beneficial as we sadly pay a commission on each transaction
- Legacies - this generous giving can be dedicated to a particular need, in memory of a family’s special association with a specific aspect of life at St. Stephen’s.
- Donations – online or via QR codes in our church service orders.
- Gift Aid is hugely valued so please ask our Treasurer for details.
- Time and talent ‘donations’ are warmly welcomed especially at this key moment in St Stephen’s history.
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:11