WHY WE GIVE

Andrew & Linda Leonard, parishioners

When Linda and I got married, one of the readings we used was from the First Letter of John. We picked it largely for the verse, “We love because God first loved us.” It was a charge to us to remember that our love for one another had its roots in God’s first love for us. And not just our love for each other, but our love for the children we have now, our community of friends and family, and the vocations to which we are called. The fruit of that first love is more love.

 

Our giving to Christ Church is a reminder of this charge. Christ Church is a place where this first love is celebrated and in its celebration it is then multiplied and reflected upon the world as the many loves that flow from it. It is the well from which we come to drink and then share with the community both inside and outside the church.

 

We see our giving as having a two fold impact. First, it helps in a small way to keep our weekly celebration of the Eucharist happening. Second, it supports the variety of ministries that communicate this love to the world.

 

We give so that we can come back and be filled and renewed. We give, because God first gave to us and we see God at work in Christ Church.

Why We GIVE

Allen & Joanne Lynch, parishioners

We are grateful to return to Christ Church as we enter a new season, with our children now young adults (Alexis, 25, a schoolteacher and Ryan, 23, a college senior) and our having transitioned out of busy careers. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a particularly good time to reflect on what being thankful and giving means to us now.


It’s interesting to note that, as one commentator put it, the Bible is fundamentally a book about giving. The word “believe” is used 272 times; the word “pray” is used 371 times; the word “love” is used 714 times; and the word “give” is used 2,162 times! As Christians we are called to be givers, as we are able, of our time, talent, and treasure.


Although giving is, ideally, unexpectant, when we give we become part of a virtuous cycle of giving and receiving. Everything we and others near and far receive from Christ Church is empowered by giving. At Christ Church our family receives the Good News when we are weary of bad news. In a discordant culture we take refuge in the harmony of the choir and the grounding of corporate worship here. At Christ Church we have numerous opportunities (such as the Book Study, our current favorite) to engage in personal community in a time that some call the era of isolation. When we feel helpless in the face of extreme need and suffering, Christ Church supports impactful ministries through which we can help make a difference. We answer the call to give to Christ Church, as Christ Church provides these blessings to us. May we not take for granted the amount of time, talent, and financial support necessary to light the way.

Giving Options

Sharing the resources God has entrusted us with is an important part of our ministry and mission.  Thank you for your gift!


Three ways to give:

  1. Click the button below to make a one-time or recurring gift via our secure online donations system.*
  2. Set up electronic payments directly through your bank.
  3. Give cash or by check.

Online Giving  

Online giving is built into our existing church database, Realm, so all your contact info, up-to-the-minute giving history, and pledge management is in one spot.


Set Up Your Annual Pledge

  1. Log in to our church database here.*
  2. Click “Giving” in the left-hand menu, then the blue “+ Give” button at the top.
  3. Enter your pledge details (e.g. amount, frequency, start/end dates, credit/debit card).

*If you haven’t already set up your Realm account: 

  • Update your contact info and upload a photo - this helps put faces with names!
  • Click the lock icon and change your privacy setting to “Everyone in Our Church” so other parishioners can look up your contact info like a regular church directory. (Pledge/payment information is not viewable.)


If you have any questions about making a gift to Christ Church, please contact the church office at 978-468-4461 or [email protected].