Love God, Serve People, Make Disciples
The Church of England offers a Christian presence in every community. Together we seek to make this Christian presence the heart of all our cities, towns and villages: by our wonderful buildings; by worshipping together; by serving our communities and by sharing our faith and values. This valuable contribution to our community has a cost, of which 75% is met by personal donations. For our church to survive and grow, we rely on regular donations so that we can plan confidently for the future.
Our Churches have bills to pay - the insurances, repair work, salaries, and also heating. So to those who do give their offering either through a standing order, direct debit or the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) – thank you. See below for how to join the scheme.
Thank you for your continued support this these difficult times.
Please ring the treasurer of the church and they will let you know about Gift Aiding your donation and give you bank details for a bank transfer or where to send or drop off a cheque, cash or weekly envelopes.
Or you can donate online:St Nicholas and St Faith at pay.sumup.com/b2c/QZ29TE5NSt Stephen-by-Saltash at pay.sumup.com/b2c/QVDVY331
St Stephen-by-Saltash Ray Wills 01752 361700
St Nicholas & St Faith Richard Margetts 01752 847044
St Michael Landrake with St Erney Rob Kellagher01752 851556 or 07845428562
St Mary’s, Botus FlemingEric Distin01752 843683
The scheme is a centrally run (non-profit), professional system that offers a simple way for people to make regular donations to their parishes. (www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk).
Donations can be made on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis via Direct Debit to the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS). Even though donations are made to the PGS, they are restricted to our parish and unlike a utility bill, you are always in charge of what you give. The parish is paid the donations and the Gift Aid monthly.
The advantages for the parish are no more local administration, timely Gift Aid payments and the ability to plan ahead knowing the amount of money coming in.
The advantages for the donor are no more scrabbling around for change on a Sunday morning and the ability to easily increase your donation in line with inflation (if you wish).
St Stephen's and St Nicholas and St Faith are members of this scheme - to donate to either church ring the dedicated PGS telephone number 0333 002 1271 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm). One of the their administrators will take you through the sign-up process - usually takes about 15 minutes.
You will need the following information:
There is an additional way of donating to St Stephen’s and St Nicholas and St Faith – while shopping online via easyfundraising (www.easyfundraising.org.uk).
Just choose your church, register and start your shopping on the easyfundraising site. They have over 4,000 retailers signed up including, Amazon, ebay, John Lewis, Waitrose, M&S and Argos. Each time you make a purchase online, your chosen church will receive a small donation at no cost to you.
What could be simpler?
