Your regular gifts support the normal operations of our parish: worship, programs within and outside our church community and upkeep of our facilities. By making an annual pledge commitment you are expressing in a tangible way your love of God and willingness to engage in His work, and you also help parish leadership to plan for the next year.
There are many ways to give, big or small. You can make weekly, monthly, one-time or periodic contributions throughout the year. You can offer your gift in person during worship or by mail. And you can take advantage of the electronic giving options below. You may want to give appreciated stock. Whatever you choose to give, we welcome you to join us in spreading God’s Word and helping His children.
Give Online
To pledge or donate online, click on the “Make an Online Gift” button below. It’s quick and easy!
Give by Monthly Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Don’t want to worry about remembering to pay your pledge online, or write checks? St. Matthew’s would be happy to help with that! We can schedule your gift to be withdrawn from your account on the final Friday of each month. Please fill out the EFT form below, and return it to the Church Office. We will take care of the rest. The other advantage of this method is that there are no fees charged to the church or you!
Pledges and donations can be mailed to 919 Tennis Ave., Maple Glen, PA 19002. Checks should be made payable to “St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.”
Make a Gift of Required Minimum Distributions from 401K Plans
If you are receiving required distributions from a 401(k) or IRA, you can direct part of those to St. Matthew’s with similar tax benefits as detailed in the Appreciated Stock Gift section above. Please contact your investment adviser or fund, and alert our Parish Manager.
Don’t want to worry about remembering to pay your pledge online, or write checks? St. Matthew’s would be happy to help with that! We can schedule your gift to be withdrawn from your account on the final Friday of each month. Please fill out this form, and return it to the Church Office. We will take care of the rest. The other advantage of this method is that there are no fees charged to the church or you!
The easiest way to give with cash or check is during the offertory at our worship services. Enclose your offering in one of the envelopes found in the church pews.
If you own shares of stock of an individual stock or mutual fund that have increased in value, you will be able to deduct the full amount of the value (assuming you can itemize deductions), while bypassing recognition of capital gains. Many mutual fund companies, such as Vanguard and T. Rowe Price, have programs whereby they will send us a check directly, once you provide relevant information. We also have a Vanguard brokerage account that can accept shares of stock from other brokerage accounts. Upon receipt, we sell the shares and invest according to our approved investment allocation. Please contact our Parish Manager if you feel this may be a good option for you.
By making an annual pledge commitment you are expressing in a tangible way your love of God and willingness to engage in His work, and you also help parish leadership to plan for the next year.