Supporting St Mary's

Stewardship

As members of St Mary’s it is our duty to care for our church and ensure its continuation.

It costs a good deal just to maintain the church building, as well as pay for the day-to-day running of St Mary’s. Our current expenditure is approximately £450 each day.

The money to run St Mary’s primarily comes from the members of the congregation and we have formal schemes for regular donations including Gift Aid contributions which are tax-efficient means of giving to St Mary’s.

Pledges such as these also enable us to budget and plan effectively although members of the congregation are under no obligation to make a regular commitment if this is not appropriate for them.

Additionally, offertory collections are taken at most Sunday services. UK taxpayers can increase their contribution by using the special Gift Aid envelopes which are in each pew.

For more information about Stewardship please contact Brian Warmington on 01923 775360. All enquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Approximately 20% of all income which we receive is donated to charities and special projects both in the UK and overseas.

Each year the Parish Giving Committee examines applications from many different charities and nominations from members of the congregation. It then apportions the available funds. A list of these and the projects we supported last year is on the Parish Giving Board by the north door.

• At Home

• Overseas

Stewardship is not just about money. The time we can give to supporting St Mary's, and the talents that we bring are just as important.

All members of the congregation are encouraged to help with aspects of the running of church, from cleaning to serving coffee after services, singing in the choir to serving on the Church Council.

Legacies

St Mary’s has played a central role in the life of Rickmansworth for hundreds of years. One way in which you can help St Mary’s to continue to play this role is to leave a gift (sometimes called a bequest or legacy) in your will.

If and when the time is right for you, and after you have provided for your family and friends, please consider this option of supporting St Mary’s and its future.

A legacy does not have to be a large amount – every little helps in maintaining the ministry of St Mary’s and the beautiful building in which we worship.

For more information about legacies and writing a will, please speak to Brian Warmington on 01923 775360.