Love of God...Love of Neighbor, Friend, and Stranger Alike
Time, Talent & Treasure
There is something deeper about the life of faith that we never fully experience until we learn to give of ourselves as fully, freely, and deeply as God gives to us. You are invited to discover a new joy in giving. It's true, not everyone has the same resources, but every person can meaningfully invest themselves in what God is doing at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. There is no formula for what you should give, but there are resources to invite God into your finances which all begin with prayer.
Time
We all have enough time for the things that are important to us and where we spend our time, just like our financial budget, illustrates our priorities. As you pray about your time and your schedule, do your current priorities reflect where you want them to be?
Talent
God the Holy Spirit gives each of us certain gifts that we excel at and our spirit thrives when we use these gifts. In the church when these talents are used as God intended, we are contributing to the Kingdom of God. Through our talents God invites us into Kingdom work rather than secular work. As you pray about your God given talents, are these talents being used for the world or for the building up of the Kingdom of God?
Treasure
We are the caretakers of so much and it's easy to begin to think that we deserve our wealth or that we have earned it somehow. The realty is that we owe everything to God. God has entrusted us with an overflowing abundance. As you pray about your finances, are you satisfied with the priorities you have chosen in your life?
Ways to Give
As you might expect, we suggest you begin with prayer. You might want to speak with Father Conor about where your prayers are leading you. After this work of discernment, ask yourself where is God calling you to serve? What are my talents that God has given me so that I can join in Kingdom work? And, what are the financial resources that God has entrusted me with that I need to give back for the Glory of God?
From volunteer opportunities in our various outreach ministries to singing in the choir, we appreciate each and every one willing to donate their valuable time and beautiful talents. Connect with our Rector to find out ways you can contribute to the parish with yours. by sending an email with this link.
Directly supporting the beautiful music and programming of St. Mary's under the direction of the inimitable Dr. Gordon Turk with financial contributions ensures the continued quality of the musical portions of our worship afforded by collaborating with professional performers and maintaining our beautiful Ruffati organ.
Annual pledges can be entered directly into our financial system here by parishoners and automatically scheduled to deduct monthly from your bank account via ACH.
Our Capital Reserve Fund is used for repair and restoration projects on the physical plant at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Examples include our recently completed Transition and Transformation projects. Consider donating to support ongoing projects which are discussed every month at our Buildings & Grounds Meetings the First Thursday of every month.
Payment for flower and candle memorials may be made by checks payable to "St. Mary's Altar Guild" via collection plate, the Parish Administrator's office or mailbox, and through the USPS mail. Please indicate on envelope that donation is for a flower/candle memorial.
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​Donations can be mailed to:
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Altar Guild
104 Louella Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
One time gifts for general operations serving the mission of the parish are always appreciated and can be completed digitally here.