Stewardship and Giving

Without the support of time and money from parishioners and friends, Epiphany would not be able to carry out its mission. The Stewardship Committee has the responsibility of gently reminding us of the need to be part of that support.

For ways to support Epiphany with your time and talent, see the Programs and Activities page.

There are several ways to give financial support to Epiphany Parish:

  • Pledges
  • Securities
  • Planned Giving
  • Capital Campaigns
  • Give online, by clicking on this button:

    Note: your donation will be handled by a secure server at PayPal. If you have an account with PayPal, no transaction fee will be charged; if you use a credit card, a transaction fee will be deducted from your donation. You will receive an email confirmation, and Epiphany Parish will receive a notification so your donation can be credited for tax purposes.

An Open Letter about Stewardship

This is an invitation to each of you and any others you would like to bring along to be involved in the Stewardship Committee. It is a time for reflection and action as we go forth and alert others to the need to support and nurture the spiritual sustenance that abides at Epiphany.

This year, our theme will favor the humble tax collector from Luke 18:9-14:

9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men - robbers, evildoers, adulterers - or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' 13 But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'

14 I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Humble giving is the spirit in which we ask for your reflection, participation and aid in gaining the help of other parishioners in stewarding Epiphany through 2008 and beyond.

Peace and blessings,

Bruce and Sean Johnson, Stewardship Volunteers

Pledges

All members of Epiphany are called to support the parish through an annual pledge. A strong base of pledges allows the parish to budget with confidence for the year.

Did you know that you can pay your pledge by a regularly-scheduled charge on your VISA or MasterCard? Call the Parish Office to get details on how you can set this up.

Securities

Giving stocks whose value has appreciated both helps Epiphany and helps with your own tax bill:
  • If you itemize deductions, you are credited with the full market value of the securities on the date of donation, just as with a cash donation.
  • If, instead, you had sold the securities, then donated the cash, you would owe capital gains tax on the gain in value.

Planned Giving

Please consider Epiphany with a bequest in your will. You may wish to also consider a Charitable Remainder Trust, which allows you to continue to draw income from securities which have been bequeathed to the Church. See your financial advisor to discuss whether this approach makes sense for you.

Here is more information on planned giving.

Capital Campaigns

From time to time, Epiphany conducts a capital campaign to secure financing to meet needs which exceed the capacity of our operating funds. For instance, in 1997, the Noack Organ was funded in this manner, and a recent campaign has helped replenish reserves used in 2007 to construct the Ambulatory connecting the Church and Chapel.

Capital campaigns are an excellent opportunity to make a significant, long-lasting gift in memory of a loved one. However, you don't have to wait for an official campaign, as there are almost always needs which can't be met from current funds. Please contact the Parish clergy if you wish to discuss a gift.





1805 38th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-3447
Phone: (206) 324-2573 Fax: (206) 324-2589
epiphanyparish@epiphanyseattle.org

 
Last Modified 05/01/2008