Traditionally this is the Sunday when we ask you to review your giving, so:If you don’t give to our church because no one’s ever asked you, we are asking you now. If you don’t give regularly because you have never got round to it, we are saying today’s the day. If you don’t give much because you think St. Mary’s doesn’t need it, we are telling you that it does. If you don’t give a lot because you haven’t got a lot, we are saying that you giving something is an example to everyone else. If you don’t give more because no one’s ever thanked you, we are thanking you right now. If you already give until the pips squeak, we are saying that’s wonderful: and nudge the person next to you to do the same. (text adapted from Revd. Dr. Sam Wells)Mike Sargent, Hon Treasurer
Stewardship at St. Mary’sThe 2026 budget for our Mother Church is based on working with the Rector to grow our Worshipping Community, communicating an understanding of the Fairer Share, increasing our giving and our fund raising, utilising the Fabric Fund to subsidise our insurance costs, increasing VSR rental charges, looking for further cost savings, utilising everybody’s Time and Talents and keeping you informed. Communication, however, is a 2-way process, if we are falling short do ask.Mike Sargent, Hon Treasurer
Please see attached poster for detailsPlease note that the original version posted included an error in the time of the Good Friday service at St Mary’s - this will take place at 2pm.
