Join us on Sundays at Holy Cross and celebrate the wonderful grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ. Although not required, if you feel called to give during the service, we cherish your donation — no matter the size.
Committing your financial support to Holy Cross helps us fulfill the church’s spiritual mission and fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Make a one-time or recurring gift from anywhere at any time. Donate simply and securely with debit, credit or ACH; Track, adjust, or stop your giving whenever you want.
Stewardship is about more than just money – it’s offering your time and talents to Holy Cross as well. Your help strengthens our church family and allows us to spread Christ’s message to more people.
It is a voluntary contribution you make via cash, check, or electronic payment. This type of giving represents a more casual or occasional donation often made by our many visitors. It is usually given without promise of future contributions, unlike a member’s pledge.
Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Know that your donation is entirely voluntary and will be treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality.
Your monetary contribution today — no matter the size — holds significant value. Just like every drop in the ocean matters, every donation contributes to our ability to operate and serve. We thank you for your generosity and hope that it inspires others to contribute as well.
It is a commitment made by Holy Cross members to contribute a certain amount of money to the church. It is almost always paid incrementally over a specified period, usually a calendar year. Making a pledge is an act of stewardship. It reflects a thoughtful and prayerful decision about offering financial resources as part of one’s faith practice.
Determining how much is a personal decision and can vary greatly among individuals. The Bible offers guidance as giving 10% of one’s income, referred to as tithing. You might spend time in prayer reflecting on how much to give the church, while also considering your financial situation. Your pledge should be meaningful, but not cause undue financial strain. Remember, there’s no set amount that’s right for every member. The Episcopal Church values all contributions.
You make a written commitment by filling out a pledge card or our online pledge form (scroll below). This is a simple document or form where you can indicate the amount you intend to give and the frequency of your gifts (e.g., weekly, monthly). We acknowledge receipt of your pledge once submitted and if requested, provide you collection envelopes for your offerings during Sunday services.
Your pledge is not a legally binding contract, but rather a statement of intent or spiritual commitment. Please let our treasurer or our rector know about your situation. We recognize that life circumstances can change unexpectedly.
Your financial support goes to our programs and ministries, building operations and maintenance, personnel, and community outreach. It enables worship, learning, and service to others, for all ages and encourages our community’s growth in faith together. If you ever have questions about how the money is spent, please attend one of our regular vestry meetings, which usually include a review of the church’s finances.
First and foremost, your pledge information is treated with a high degree of confidentiality. Only authorized personnel, such as the church treasurer and the rector, have access to this information. We share how much has been pledged in the congregation overall with the leadership of the church. They use that information to make a budget for the coming year.
Email your questions to our treasurer, Drew Radenhausen, [email protected]. You can also call or ask our rector, Rev. Jared Jones, at the Holy Cross office (407) 322-4611.
It is a method of donating money to Holy Cross through the internet. Online giving allows church members and supporters to make contributions electronically through the Realm website.
Donating online is convenient, secure, and flexible. The Realm website makes it easy to give money electronically via credit card or your bank at any time and from anywhere. Realm uses secure payment processing technologies to protect your financial information and ensure your privacy.
Online donations must be a minimum of $3.00 and there are no limitations on the maximum amount. You will have the option to give once or multiple times (for a set period of time of your choosing).
There are no hidden fees that you will ever be required to pay. Holy Cross is charged a 3% processing fee by Realm for every transaction. You will be presented with the option to pay this fee by clicking the appropriate checkbox, but once again, it is entirely voluntary.
Once you schedule a gift, you will be able to create an online account, where you will be able to get a report of your entire giving history. This list is convenient to print out at the end of the year for tax purposes.
It is the faithful management of one’s time, talents, and financial resources, given in gratitude to God. It encompasses a commitment to support and sustain the church’s mission, ministries, and community through generous and responsible contributions.
Members are encouraged to thoughtfully support our mission by giving of their time, talents, and financial resources in accordance with their individual ability and circumstances. Every act of stewardship, no matter the size or form, is valuable and contributes to the strength and vitality of our church community.
Absolutely! Stewardship extends well beyond monetary contributions. It includes volunteering time for church activities, sharing your unique talents like teaching, music, or leadership, and participating in community outreach.
Your stewardship is crucial for sustaining our church’s operations, supporting our clergy, and funding vital programs and outreach efforts. Beyond financial gifts, your time and talents nurture our community, enhancing our collective spiritual growth while impacting the wider community.
Planned giving is a powerful expression of faith and commitment to the enduring mission of our church, whether through a bequest in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance designations, etc. We recommend speaking with a financial advisor or estate planner to understand the best options for your situation. Our church leadership is also here to discuss how your gift can align with the needs and vision of Holy Cross.
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