Dear St. John’s Family,
Recently at the Cathedral we have had several Baptisms and last month also had Confirmation Sunday with a large group, both young and old, officially joining the church. It makes me reflect on my own Spiritual Journey when I watch someone be baptized or confirmed and start a new chapter in their own Spiritual life. Stewardship and pledging to St. John’s is a step I personally took on my journey years ago that has deepened my spiritual connection to many of our Church’s ministries. I hope that you or your family will take some time this Holliday season to discuss and look at what St. John’s means to you and offers you as you consider your pledge. There are a diverse number of ways that our Parishioners involve themselves at St. John’s. These include Lakeshore and Dog Church, TV Video Ministry, Youth programs, Choir and music, Bible Studies, VMC, Green Magnet, EFM and more. I ask you to join me and the Stewardship Committee in renewing your pledge this year to help continue all the great work and offerings we have at the Cathedral. I feel blessed to have been the Stewardship Chair this year and to be a small part of such a wonderful St. John’s family!
Thank you,
Mark Love
Stewardship
WHAT IS A PLEDGE?
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A pledge is the amount you plan to contribute during a specific fiscal year. It is a financial commitment to the Cathedral that helps pay for our ministries, staff and building upkeep. Pledges enable us to plan responsibly and help establish a sustainable annual operating budget. It is also your way of affirming your membership at the Cathedral and your expression of gratitude to God for all that has been given to you.
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GIFT AND A PLEDGE?
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A gift is a one-time donation payment and may go towards a specific fund. While these are greatly appreciated, what we really need are pledges. A pledge is the amount you plan to give during a specific fiscal year. It is a financial commitment to the Cathedral that helps pay for our ministries, staff, and building upkeep. Pledges enable us to plan responsibly and establish a sustainable annual operating budget which is why we ask you to pledge in the Fall for the following fiscal year.
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HOW DO I PLEDGE?
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Making a pledge is easy. Please click on the pledge button above or HERE to fill out our secure online pledge form. Your personal information will remain strictly confidential.
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WHY IS MY PLEDGE IMPORTANT?
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Our operating budget is based on the amount of pledges we receive each year. We do not receive financial support from the Diocese or National Episcopal Church.
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WHY PLEDGE WHEN I CAN PUT MONEY IN THE COLLECTION PLATE?
We are grateful for the generosity of all guests who donate during the weekly offertory. However, as Members of St. John's Cathedral, we are called to make an annual pledge as stewards of this wonderful church community. Pledging enables us to plan responsibly and establish a sustainable annual budget.
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HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?
Giving is a spiritual practice that should be prayerfully considered. Scripture encourages proportionate giving or giving a percentage of one’s income as an act of thanksgiving for the bounty we have received, with the Scriptural tithe (10%) as a goal.
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MY INCOME VARIES. HOW DO I CALCULATE HOW MUCH TO PLEDGE?
Your pledge can be your promise of the minimum amount you will commit to the Cathedral. If your income increases, you are welcome to increase your pledge. Please do not let a variable income prevent you from making a pledge.
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DO I HAVE TO PAY MY PLEDGE ALL AT ONCE?
No. Many people fulfill their pledge weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Some set up a regular payment schedule by bank transfer or credit card.