FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ST. ANDREW’S MINISTRIES
There are many ways to express our gratitude for the blessings God has given us in our prayer life, in our activities for the building up of God's kingdom on earth and in our financial contributions for the ministry of the church where we belong. The ministries of St. Andrew's are funded by the financial support of members of this faith community and others supportive of the work we are doing.
Online Giving: For one-time or occasional gifts, giving online can be the easiest method. Simply click on the following link to be transferred to a secure payment site which is operated by Square:
Individual donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt via follow-up email.
Giving envelopes: Provided by the church, giving envelopes are used for weekly cash or cheque donations placed in the offertory plate each week. The numbered giving envelopes will identify you for accounting purposes and allow the church to issue tax receipts at the end of each year.
Automatic Monthly Donations: Direct debit from your bank account monthly. The same amount each month, that you have authorized, is debited. This regular giving is extremely helpful to the church in managing its cash flow.
Electronic Funds Transfer: Use your on-line banking to send us your donation.
Please send it to treasurer@standrewssidney.ca. We use auto deposit so there is no need for a security question, but you may need to create one when adding St. Andrew's Anglican Church to your e-Transfer recipient list. If you are a current member, please include your name and giving envelope number, so the church can issue a correct receipt at the end of the year. If you are not a member, please include your contact information (name, mailing address and email address and add any other special notes about your donation) in the comments area .
Cheque or Cash donation given in person: If you are not a church member, please ask the greeter or sidesperson for a generic giving envelope. Include your name and contact information so we can identify you for accounting and tax receipt purposes ($20 or more in a calendar year). Enclose your cash or cheque and place it in the offertory plate or leave it in the Church Office.
Additional information: To set-up monthly automatic donations or receive giving envelopes, please contact the St. Andrew’s Church Office by phone at 250-656-5322 or by email at admin@standrewssidney.ca.
Planned Giving: This method involves giving from one's accumulated assets, most often during estate planning for the disposition of assets after one's death. There are also options from which to choose during your lifetime. Please pick up a brochure from the Narthex or ask at the Church Office.
Memorial Gifts: When there is a death in a St Andrew’s family or a funeral is held at St. Andrew's, the family of the deceased may choose to give a memorial gift. Depending on the interests of the deceased and the family, memorial gifts may be dedicated for some particular purpose or left to the discretion of the Wardens.
For more information, please contact the church office by phone at 250-656-5322 or our Envelope Secretary by email at givings@standrewssidney.ca. Thank you for your support!