This November, we are holding St. Augustine's annual pledge drive. Our theme this year is based on the beautiful children’s story of Stone Soup. It's a very old folk tale that has been told in many ways over the years, but the message is always the same. When we all put in a little, what we get is something magical. You are invited to prayerfully consider:
What will we all bring to create St. Augustine's Stone Soup this year?
Our God is a God of abundance. As we pause and notice this loving abundance, our hearts so very often break open and we desire to share this abundance for the healing and joy of the world, for the nurturance of the KINdom of God.
It is from this place of our hearts opening in love, that we give of our time, talent, and treasure. That is what a tithe is. It is an offering of thanksgiving that incorporates the whole of who we are as Beloved by God.
Scripture teaches us that to give a portion of all we have is a holy and sacred gift. There is profound freedom in this practice, as well as profound joy. And while we may not yet be at the traditional tithe of ten percent, do each of us have an awareness of how we desire to give specifically for the support and encouragement of St. Augustine’s ministries?
It is from this place of our hearts opening in love, that we give of our time, talent, and treasure. That is what a tithe is. It is an offering of thanksgiving that incorporates the whole of who we are as Beloved by God.
Scripture teaches us that to give a portion of all we have is a holy and sacred gift. There is profound freedom in this practice, as well as profound joy. And while we may not yet be at the traditional tithe of ten percent, do each of us have an awareness of how we desire to give specifically for the support and encouragement of St. Augustine’s ministries?
Estimate of Giving/Pledge Cards
You can fill out your 2023 Estimate of Giving (Pledge Card) by clicking below. (Remember, a "pledge" is a good-faith promise, not a contract. If at any time you need to change your pledge, simply call the church office.)
You can fill out your 2023 Estimate of Giving (Pledge Card) by clicking below. (Remember, a "pledge" is a good-faith promise, not a contract. If at any time you need to change your pledge, simply call the church office.)
Offering Envelopes
If you would like offering envelopes, please email Julia at jrusling@staugustinesmet.com.
Donations and Designated Gifts
If you'd like to support St. Augustine's with a one-time donation or special gift, you can give via SMS by sending a text to the number 73256 ("staugmet $25" to give $25; standard text message rates do apply), or click below to give online.
Offerings of Time & Talent
Take a few minutes of prayer to reflect on the time and spiritual gifts, the talents, with which God has filled you….What do you notice? Out of this noticing, what do you feel called to offer to the life and ministry of St. Augustine’s Church? It may be a ministry you are already involved in, or it may be something new!
Take a few minutes of prayer to reflect on the time and spiritual gifts, the talents, with which God has filled you….What do you notice? Out of this noticing, what do you feel called to offer to the life and ministry of St. Augustine’s Church? It may be a ministry you are already involved in, or it may be something new!
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Thank you for your support of St. Augustine's!
"There is no secret, but this is certain:
It is only by sharing that we may make a feast."
