Christian Stewardship
Christian stewardship is the dedication of one's time, talent and treasure to the glory of God, in response to God's gift to us of life and of new life in Jesus Christ. To be a good steward is always to be responsive to the trust placed in us by God. The environment, other creatures and other human beings are not ours. They belong to God. We have been asked to care for them and are endowed with the capacities for that care. So Christians, among others, are asked to care for nature, for the young, the old, the less fortunate, and for those unable to care for themselves.
Your Pledge to St. Stephen's
A pledge is a financial estimate of what one intends to share with God at St. Stephen's Church in the year to come. This giving, in response to God's gifts of life and love, is called an act of stewardship.
God's desire is for a world of meaningful connections, prayer, compassion, hospitality, hope and peace. This is the mission of the church. Our compelling interest is that the church be supported adequately to do the right things for the right reasons. It takes a commitment from each of us to work with God in making a difference in the world.
To learn about our financial goals and what it costs to run St. Stephen's Church, read "Stewardship 2006 in Gratitude." To learn about our drive to provide full accessibility for the handicapped and to fund the creation and maintenance of a Memorial Garden, read our Capital Campaign brochure.
How Much Should I Give?
A simple guideline is to pledge an amount that represents a genuine commitment given your income and place of St. Stephen's Church in your life. Visit our Guide to Proportional Giving for help in determining your pledge amount. |
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For more information on gifts and pledges, read frequently asked questions in "Stewardship: Our Response to God's Love for Us."
Planned Giving
Planned gifts are those made in estate planning documents or in other ways, such as with life insurance, charitable gift annuities, gifts from retirement accounts or through charitable trusts or private foundations. For more information, download our Planned Giving brochure, talk to your financial advisor or contact a member of St. Stephen's Legacy Group:
Sandy Emler (781) 749-6147
swemler@harbor-vista.com
John Seavey (781) 383-1782
jseavey@ara-inc.com
Gordon Stevenson (781) 383-1777
gstevenson@klng.com
Here are just some of the ministries supported by your gifts:
+ A.A. Ministry + Adult Education & Bible Study
+ ALPHA + Altar Guild
+ Christmas Angel Tree
+ Cohasset Social Service League
+ Common Cathedral
+ Godly Play + Habitat for Humanity
+ Haiti Water Project
+ Haiti School and Medical Supplies
+ Intercessory Prayer Group
+ Lay Eucharistic Visitors + Mary Martha Center
+ Music Ministries + Prison Ministry
+ Quincy Crisis Center + Soup and Sandwich
+ Special Worship Services
+ St. Paul's Soup Kitchen + Youth Ministy
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