Stewardship
For anyone joining the congregation, it makes sense to take a little time to decide whether you are going to join the congregation formally by registering and being included on the Congregational Roll. Once people have reached that point they are invited to consider some form of regular, planned giving to provide needed financial support to the various works of St. Mary’s.
Like many churches (but unlike those in the Church of England) St. Mary’s relies entirely on congregational giving to keep going. Nearly all expenditure is spent on the building, on running services and on paying and housing the clergy. And nearly all income comes from the congregation.
Against this background, all members of the congregation are encouraged to join the planned giving scheme to enable the Vestry to plan for the future.