Why Should I Pledge?
Pledging, which means you let the church know the estimated amount that you can contribute for the year. It is the best way for San Jose Episcopal staff and clergy to determine the future budget. Most people use their past year's earnings as a way to estimate their future pledge.
Pledging is not a binding commitment, and you may change the amount of your pledge at any time during the year. Letting the church know the amount you can contribute to the support of the church is an important step in planning for our future.
Tithing
We have long said that, around here, we are working, praying, and giving as our collective response to the blessings of God. If you don't already, consider pledging a tithe (10 percent) from your income – which is the Biblical instruction that we are supposed to strive for. As a wise man once said about tithing, "You get to keep 90 percent!" Considering that everything we have comes from God, that is a generous deal.
What is e-giving?
E-giving is short for electronic giving. It is an automatic transfer program which allows you to make contributions without writing checks
What is the advantage of e-giving?
It saves time! It saves work! It simplifies your life! You also help the organization stabilize its budget and save $.
How is my electronic contribution automatically deducted from my account?
You may log onto our e-giving site, and give via credit or debit card, or read the agreement and check the box for ACH transactions to make donations via checking or savings account at the site. Once you authorize the transfer, your specified contributions can be taken out one time, or on a regular basis as you choose. The contribution is transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the church account.
If you have questions or would like more information, please call the church office at (904) 733-1811 or e-mail churchoffice@sanjoseepiscopal.com