Please Give

What is a “pledge?”
A pledge is a commitment to give a certain amount of money to help this community sustain and grow. You are welcome here, and your pledge helps us extend that welcome to others. Your pledge to St. Peter’s says, “I am part of this community and I want to show that this parish and its values are important to me.”

Why does my pledge mean so much to St. Peter’s?
At St. Peter’s we depend almost exclusively on pledges to fund and fulfill our mission. Indeed, unlike some denominations, we receive no money from the diocese or national church. Quite the opposite: we pay an annual assessment to help fund the ministry of the wider church.

How do I decide how much to pledge to St. Peter’s?
Your giving is as personal as your prayer life, and only you can know what is right for you at this stage of your journey. The important thing is to make a heartfelt commitment. You’ll find that as St. Peter’s grows, you are growing too.

Who sees my pledge?
The only people who see your pledge, besides God, are the Rector, the Stewardship Chair, the Parish Treasurer, and the Parish Administrator. Pledge amounts are kept in strict confidence.

Whom may I contact for additional information?
Contact our Rector, Rev. Mo Lederman, or the Parish Treasurer, Charlie Waggoner.

How do I pledge?
We ask you to tell us about your pledge by completing a pledge card — which you should have received in the mail. If not, pledge cards are available in the Parish Office and on this website. Or, please email your pledge to treasurer@stpeterscheshire.org. Pledges can be made weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually. We issue tax statements to all whose contributions are received by check, automatic bank payment, online payment, or cash in offering envelopes so we can identify the donor. (We cannot track cash contributions placed in offering plate.) Weekly offering envelopes, if requested, are made available soon after pledges are received.

Can I fulfill my pledge via online giving?
Yes! Access our safe, secure online giving program to fulfill your pledge via automatic deduction.

What is the average pledge at St. Peter’s?
The average pledge at St. Peter’s in 2020 was approximately $2,675 per year, or about $51 per week, and 124 parishioners made pledges to support this community.