The Mission of Stewardship is to:

•  Recognize that all that we have is a gift from God; and
• That we are stewards of God's abundant gifts to us;

 

In order that we may

• Generously share God's gifts and;
• Move toward a closer personal relationship with God and others by embracing our spiritual need to give to God and others of our time, talents and treasures.

 

 

Generations of Generosity - 2012 Annual Campaign

 

Giving Of Your Time and Talents: Making A Difference in the World

Volunteers at GHTC make a difference in the lives of people in the Richmond area,         across Virginia and the United States, in parts of the world and right here in our own church.  Your life will be changed and enriched by the fellowship and by helping others.  We have volunteer jobs that take an hour or so a week or a month to mission trips that last 10 days.  Some involve direct contact with those we serve, others are behind the scenes, and other serve our church community through our worship, education, fellowship and pastoral care.  Carolyn Chilton our Assistant for Evangelism and Stewardship will be glad to help connect you with a ministry that would be fulfilling for you.  All other staff members would be glad to talk with you as well and help point you in the right direction.    Click here to read about more specific information  ways to be involved.

 

Stewardship Sermon

To read a stewardship sermon by Bo Millner, "Put the Answer to Work While You are Working on an Answer" please click here.

 

Stewardship Testimonials  

Nancy Trego gave a wonderful testimony to her mother's generosity at the Sunday services on October 23rd.  You can read it here.  On October 30th, Catesby Beck spoke about his stewardship journey from wishing the pledge card would "just go away" to seeing pledging as a spiritual discipline.  You can read it here.  To read a personal reflection by Mary Cay Kollmansperger, please click here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Pledging

Do you have questions about pledging?  Maybe you wonder what it means to make a financial pledge?  Or, how is my money used?  Who should pledge?  How and when do I make a pledge?  Click here to get the answers.

 

Will You Move Up One Step This Year?

This chart shows you the 2011 weekly giving pattern at GHTC.  As we work to build our mission and ministry, your support is important. Will you move up one step in your 2012 pledge? 

 

Percentage Giving Chart

The standard of giving in the Episcopal Church is 10% of our income, the tithe.  For many proportional giving - giving a set percentage of our income back to God for God's work - can be very helpful.  This chart will help you calculate your proportional giving. 

 

2012 Pledge Card

The 2012 pledge card is available here.  Please print and return it to the church attention Judy Miller by November 6th.  The pledge card, along with our full annual campaign mailing will be sent to you October 25th.

 

Planning Your Funeral and Writing a Will

The beginning of a new year is a great time to update your will or create your first one.  To download an informative booklet to help you follow this link.

 

The Gifts of Your Time, Talents and Treasure  Make Things Happen at GHTC!

Did you know that because of your gifts:

• More than 45 VCU students are involved in our Campus Ministry program each week.

• We've taken 5 mission teams to Belize serving hundreds of people?

• Our youth are able to go on a special fellowship outing once a month, in addition to their regular Christian education classes?

• We feed over 4000 people each year in the Friday soup kitchen?

• Worship is provided four times each Sunday and three of those services  include music?

• Over 70 people are involved in our choirs?

• We are the host rehearsal site of the Greater Richmond Children's Choir every  week, as well as AA and other service groups?

 

These are just a few of the many programs and services that you make possible through the generous gift of your time, talent and treasure.  Thank you!

 

 

What are the different ways to pay my pledge?

You can pay your pledge by putting checks in the collection plate on Sunday.  Pledge envelopes are available and you can request those when you fill out your pledge card.  You may also mail checks to the church: Grace & Holy Trinity Church 8 North Laurel Street Richmond VA 23220 ATTN:  Judy Miller

 

If you'd like to pay electronically you can set up a direct bill pay via the online bill pay services of your bank.  This is the electronic equivalent of writing a check.  The contact details you  need to set up the church as an online bill pay account with your own bank are: Grace & Holy Trinity Church 8 N. Laurel St., Richmond VA 23220 804-359-5628.  If you have never used this service before, simply go to your bank's web page and click on a tab for online banking services or online bill pay. You will then be walked through the set up.  Or contact Judy Miller at the church and she will help you set this up.

 

 

Planned Giving - Stewardship for the Future

In our lives we respond to the call of God in a variety of ways as we support God's work with our time, talent and treasure.  Through planned giving we can continue this support for future generations.  GHTC welcomes a variety of gifts, tailored to support your vision as a donor.  These include remembering GHTC in your will through outright lifetime gifts of cash, securities or other valuables; charitable gift annuities; charitable remainder trusts; charitable lead trusts; life insurance policies; retirement plan benefits and IRAs.    Within GHTC, you may make a gift to:

 

• The Grace and Holy Trinity Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund was incorporated in 1947 for such uses of the Church and the Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund may determine, including preservation or improvement of the Church property and furnishings, for support of its operations and maintenance, for its religious, charitable and benevolent uses, and to such other works of charity and benevolence as it may undertake. The assets of the endowment fund are currently about $5,000,000.  Gifts to the Fund enable GHTC to continue to be a spiritual presence in Richmond. 

 

• The Twenty-First Century Fund

Founded in 2006, this Fund was begun upon the reception of an anonymous gift to the parish.  Like your pledge, the purpose of the Fund is to support the on-going ministries and operations of the Church.  The funds are allocated by the Vestry and under their control.  The funds are managed by the Trustees of the Endowment.  The Vestry may use no more than 5% of the value of the Twenty-First Century Fund in any calendar year.

 

• A Designated Fund of the Parish

A gift which names GHTC as the recipient may be directed to a specific ministry such as outreach or education.

 

• The Unrestricted Funds of the Parish

A gift which names GHTC as the recipient but with no restrictions is held at the discretion of the Vestry.  Traditionally, the Vestry has placed half of such gifts in a fund for major repairs and the other half in a fund to be used in a variety of ways to support the work of the parish.

 

Please contact Carolyn Chilton or the Rev. Bo Millner for more information.  We welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the planned giving options that are best for you.