Your generosity makes our ministry possible.

Giving at St. Peter’s is rooted in faith and in the joy of doing God’s work in the world. Your gifts help sustain our worship, ministries, outreach, programs for children and youth, care for our historic church, and the many ways we serve our parish and wider community.

Whether you make an ongoing pledge or a one-time gift, give a little or give a lot, we are grateful for your support.

Ways to Give

Choose the option that works best for you.

Give Online

Make a one-time gift or set up recurring contributions using a credit/debit card or electronic transfer from your bank account through our secure online giving partner, Vanco.

You can use online giving to fulfill your annual pledge or simply make a one-time donation.

Help us make the most of your gift: If you’re able, please consider covering the small processing fee associated with your online donation. This helps ensure that more of your gift goes directly toward supporting St. Peter’s ministries and mission.

Give with Venmo

You can also make a donation using Venmo.

Find us in the Venmo app at @stpeters06410 or scan the QR code below.

 

Give Through Your Bank

You can set up automatic payments to St. Peter’s through your bank’s online bill-pay service. Payments can be scheduled weekly, monthly, quarterly, or at whatever frequency works for you.

This is an easy way to fulfill your pledge consistently, and there is no processing cost to you or St. Peter’s.

Give by Check or Cash

Checks and cash may be placed in the offering plate during worship or mailed to:

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
59 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410

If you would like a cash contribution credited to your giving record, please place it in an envelope with your name. Checks can be credited automatically.

 

Make a Pledge

A pledge is a commitment to support St. Peter’s financially during the year. Pledges are especially important because they help us plan responsibly for our ministries, programs, staff, building, outreach, and other expenses. Your pledge can be fulfilled weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, or on whatever schedule works best for you.

More about pledging as part of our Stewardship Campaign

You may also submit your pledge by emailing treasurer@stpeterscheshire.org or by completing a paper pledge card available through the Parish Office.

Why Pledge?

As members of this faith community, we are all stewards — caretakers of St. Peter’s and its mission.

We come with different stories, talents, gifts, circumstances, and stages of life. Our financial commitments will look different, too. What matters is making a commitment that is meaningful and right for you.

St. Peter’s depends primarily on the generosity of our parishioners to fund our ministry. We do not receive operating funds from the diocese or national church; instead, St. Peter’s contributes financially to support the ministry of the wider Episcopal Church.

Your pledge helps us plan for the year ahead and continue to be a vibrant, welcoming presence in our community.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pledging:

How much should I pledge?

Giving is personal, and only you can decide what is right for you and your family. We encourage you to make a thoughtful, heartfelt commitment that reflects what St. Peter’s and its mission mean to you.

Is my pledge confidential?

Yes. Pledge amounts are kept strictly confidential and are seen only by those who need the information to administer the parish’s finances and stewardship program.

Do I have to pledge to give to St. Peter’s?

Absolutely not. One-time gifts are always welcome. A pledge simply helps St. Peter’s anticipate our income and plan responsibly for the year ahead.

Can I fulfill my pledge online?

Yes. You can use Vanco to make recurring or one-time payments toward your pledge, or arrange automatic payments through your bank.

Will I receive a record of my contributions?

St. Peter’s provides contribution statements for identifiable gifts received by check, automatic bank payment, online payment, or cash placed in a labeled offering envelope.

 

Planned Giving & the St. Peter’s Legacy Society

You can also support St. Peter’s well into the future by including the church in your estate plans.

A bequest or other planned gift is a meaningful way to express your values and help ensure that St. Peter’s can continue its ministry for generations to come.

Learn more about this from our Treasurer (treasurer@stpeterscheshire.org).

Need Help?

Have a question about pledging or giving? We are happy to help.

Contact the Parish Office at 203-272-4041 or office@stpeterscheshire.org, or reach out to our Parish Treasurer (treasurer@stpeterscheshire.org).

Thank you for supporting St. Peter’s and helping us share God’s boundless love with one another and our community.