Dear Supporter,

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Stewardship at St Edward’s Church

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Thank you for expressing interest in the life and mission of our church.

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If you are already supporting St Edward’s financially, thank you! Your support is invaluable and enables us:

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• to offer Worship for and on behalf of our town six days a week,

 

• to minister to people of all ages,​

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• to keep our doors open to the many who seek sanctuary and peace here.
   

• to celebrate our Faith with large numbers of young people through our schools, Junior Church & Youth Groups, First Communion & Confirmation Classes,

 

In 2024 we have three financial objectives:

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• to re-establish ourselves on a sustainable financial footing;

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• to invest in four Undergraduate or Post-graduate Choral Scholars to strengthen the outstanding work of our Choir;

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• to work on a number of essential fabric repairs, including the replacement of our elderly boiler, and invest in a more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable form of heating for our church.

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I am writing to ask you to engage in a process of reviewing your giving to the church. As Anglicans, it’s recommended that we offer 5% of net income to and through the Church, with a further 5% to other charities and mission organisations. (i)

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There is now an urgent need for us to review our monthly budget and re-prioritise our Giving.

 

There are several ways open to us, the first being the best and most helpful:

 

1. The Parish Giving Scheme – provides for a monthly direct debit that ensures your church has a steady and reliable income. Click here.

2. A One-off donation – to use ‘Give a little’, Click here.

3. The Stewardship Scheme. For those who prefer to pay weekly through the stewardship envelope scheme, you can request a box of envelopes from our Stewardship Officer, David Hawker.

4. Gift Aid. At no extra cost to yourself, completing a Gift Aid Form enables the church to reclaim the tax paid on your donations at the basic rate of tax from the UK Government.