Stewardship 2025

Awaken Imagination: Stewardship 2025

Be part of our 2025 stewardship campaign, “Awaken Imagination,” and experience the joy of giving as a path to deeper spiritual fulfillment. Your participation not only supports our church’s mission but also enriches your own journey of faith. By contributing, you open yourself to the freedom and abundance that comes from sharing generously, finding a greater sense of purpose and connection within our vibrant community. Join us as we dream boldly and build a future where every gift nurtures both our church and your own spiritual growth.

Giving Sunday November 10

Join us on Sunday, November 10, when we will present our pledge cards - our estimates of giving for the coming year - at the altar to be blessed.

Even if you pledge online your card will be included in the blessing if it's received by Sunday morning. To pledge online, click below.

Nothing is due now unless you wish to prepay your pledge for 2025 in this calendar year.

Pledge Online

Our Generosity Statement

All we are and all we have come from God.

Generosity is our response to God’s unconditional love and

an expression of our gratitude.

Generosity requires us to examine what is meaningful in our lives,

where we place our priorities, and how we nurture those priorities.

Generosity and gratitude turn what we have into enough.

We commit ourselves:

To trust in God’s abundant provision.

To love one another and serve others in Christ,

by sharing ourselves and our gifts from God.

To prayerfully discern how God is calling us to use the financial
resources entrusted to our care.

To practice radical generosity,

striving toward the biblical standard of the tithe.

We invite our congregation:

To examine your relationship with God as it relates to your possessions.

To join us in giving generously and meaningfully in order to sustain
the mission and ministry of Good Shepherd.

Legacy Society

Giving for Tomorrow - Have you remembered Good Shepherd in your will?

Legacy Society is comprised of members and friends of the parish who have included Good Shepherd in their will, or have made provisions for the future of the church in some other way. The Legacy Society ensures that Good Shepherd will continue to be a beacon of faith, hope, and love for years to come.

While few of us can give substantial sums of money to charitable purposes while we are alive, many of us do have the opportunity to leave bequests when we die. This is often done by making a church or charity a beneficiary in a will.

Everything we do at Good Shepherd is for God’s glory. Our Generosity Statement reminds us that “all we are and all we have comes from God.” Heritage Society is about responding personally to God’s grace, and also, helping the next generation encounter Christ in this unique, spiritual, welcoming place.

Good Shepherd Church is here because of generations past who saw the value of the church in society. They made financial promises to ensure that people would be married and babies would be baptized for decades to come. They gave to ensure our capacity to meet people wherever they are. Consider supporting the future of Good Shepherd with the confidence that your gift is always going to be about the glory of God and loving one another through worship and service.

Personal witness – something as simple as the listing of one’s name – can be an important encouragement to others to step forward and act. With that in mind, our annual report to the congregation will contain a list of those who have taken the step toward securing the future of Good Shepherd through a bequest or life income gift. We also plan to recognize members of Heritage Society for their foresight and commitment to Good Shepherd’s ministry of love and concern for others annually on Good Shepherd Sunday and at other times throughout the year.

We believe that Generosity is a response to God’s unconditional love and an expression of our gratitude today, tomorrow and forever.

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Have you remembered Good Shepherd in your will? Would you like to?

Let us know

Giving Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@goodsheponline.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is stewardship and why is it important?

Stewardship is about managing the gifts God has entrusted to us, including our financial resources, and using them in ways that honor God and reflect God’s generosity. It invites us to awaken our imagination, seeing new possibilities for how sharing what we have can impact the world around us.

What is a pledge and why should I make one?

A pledge is your personal commitment to give intentionally throughout the year. By making a pledge, you’re taking a step in your spiritual journey, managing God’s gifts with purpose. When we commit to generosity, we discover how generosity can transform lives—starting with our own.

Why should I pledge rather than just give as I can?

Making a pledge is an intentional act of faith that keeps you accountable in your spiritual discipline. It encourages thoughtful planning of your giving and reinforces your commitment to the church's mission. While giving as you can is valuable, a pledge deepens your spiritual growth and helps us sustain our collective impact.

How is my pledge used?

Your pledge directly supports the people who bring our church to life. It provides for our dedicated clergy and staff, who guide us spiritually, lead ministries, and care for our community. It also helps fund programs that nurture faith, outreach efforts that serve those in need, and the maintenance of our space where we gather in worship and fellowship. In short, your pledge sustains the individuals who make this place a vibrant community of faith.

How do I make a pledge?

You can fill out a pledge card and mail it in or bring it to church to put in the offering plate. You may pledge online here. You can also pledge through Realm, our online directory. Finally, if you would prefer to talk to someone, please call our business manager in the church office. 561-746-4674

What payment methods can I use?

We offer a variety of ways to give, including cash, checks, credit cards, and ACH bank transfers. But you can also contribute through stock gifts, donations from donor-advised funds, IRA distributions, and wire transfers for major gifts. These options are detailed on our giving page, which can be found here. If you prefer to use giving envelopes for regular cash or check donations, just let us know!

Is online giving secure?

Yes! Online giving is secure through our online merchant fund processor. Currently, we are contracted with Vanco through Realm, so when you click on the Give Online button you will see onrealm.org in the URL.

Is my pledge confidential?

Yes, all pledges are confidential. Only a few staff members, the rector, the treasurer, and those who handle contributions have access to this information. Individual pledge amounts are not shared with any financial committees or Vestry.

Are my gifts tax deductible?

Yes! Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is a registered 501 (c)(3) religious organization.

Stewardship 2025

Awaken Imagination: Stewardship 2025

Giving Sunday November 10

Stewardship 2025:

Awaken Imagination

A Stewardship Prayer

Our Generosity Statement

"All we are and all we have come from God."

Questions about Giving?

Give online

Text to give

Mail it in

Stock Gifts, IRA Distributions, Major Gifts

We commit to love one another and serve others in Christ, by sharing ourselves and our gifts from God.

Legacy Society

Giving for Tomorrow - Have you remembered Good Shepherd in your will?

Learn More

Giving Frequently Asked Questions

Stewardship 2025

Awaken Imagination: Stewardship 2025

Giving Sunday November 10

Stewardship 2025:

Awaken Imagination

A Stewardship Prayer

Our Generosity Statement

"All we are and all we have come from God."

Questions about Giving?

Give online

Text to give

Mail it in

Stock Gifts, IRA Distributions, Major Gifts

We commit to love one another and serve others in Christ, by sharing ourselves and our gifts from God.

Legacy Society

Giving for Tomorrow - Have you remembered Good Shepherd in your will?

Learn More

Giving Frequently Asked Questions

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