Ways to Give

We are created in the image of a generous God. Every Christian is called to prayerfully and intentionally examine their personal finances, then dedicate a portion of their income to God's work in the world. This offering of praise and thanksgiving strengthens our love for God and our neighbor.

Generosity is a spiritual practice. Giving money away does not come to many of us naturally. We call this kind of generosity "stewardship." A church-y word, stewardship is our way of acknowledging that everything we have comes from God and ultimately belongs to God. We are not owners, but stewards (caretakers).

Jesus addresses wealth more than any other topic in the gospels. He urges the rich to be generous with their possessions and relieve the suffering of the poor. Those who embrace his call to generosity experience a lightness and freedom no wealth can purchase.

ONLINE GIVING (Website)

You can set up online donations from the St. Stephen’s website. You can make a one-time donation, or set up a recurring donation. You’ll have the option of donating directly from your bank account or by using a credit card.

The first time you donate, you’ll need to set up an account. For help doing so, contact your Treasurer or the church office.

directly from your bank account

St. Stephen’s online giving partner, Vanco, uses secure bank-to-bank transfer protocol to transfer funds directly from your checking or savings account to St. Stephen’s Independent Financial checking account. Vanco charges a fee of 1% of your donation, which you can opt to cover.

using YOUR CREDIT CARD

Vanco also offers an option to donate using your credit card. Using this option, Vanco charges a fee of 2.84% of your donation, which you can opt to cover.

Mobile App Giving

You can download the Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. You will have the same options of giving directly from your bank account, or by using a credit card. You can also set up recurring or one-time donations.

For help with setting up an account, please contact your St. Stephen’s Treasurer at treasurer@ststephenslongmont.org.

CASH OR CHECK

Cash gifts can be made by placing your gift in the offering plate or bringing it to the church office. Please remember to put your cash gift in an envelope with your name so we have a record of your gift.

Personal checks can be made out to “St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church” and placed in the offering plate, brought to the church office, or placed in the mail.

STOCK TRANSFER

A gift of appreciated stock can be made by going to the Colorado Episcopal Foundation website, and clicking on ‘Individuals/Stock Gifts’. There, you can download a stock designation letter. Contact your St. Stephen’s Treasurer for further assistance at treasurer@ststephenslongmont.org.

EMPLOYER MATCHING FUNDS

Some employers will match gifts given to charitable organizations. If your employer will match gifts and requires additional information regarding the use of your gift, please provide the form(s) with your gift or contact the church office at info@ststephenslongmont.org or 303-776-1072.