PLEDGES & COVENANTS

And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having
enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8

Read about Proportionate Giving

Download our booklet on Proportionate Giving - a short read that will provide you with information and guide you through the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are frequently asked questions (and answers) about pledges and covenants. Click on either "PLEDGES" or "COVENANTS" below to display the relevant FAQs (the selected FAQ title will show as red).

What is a pledge and why do we pledge?

A pledge is a promise to do something. In this case it is a personal commitment to support the ministry and mission of Christ Church Parish Church, through systematic financial giving. A pledge becomes a spiritual discipline for you to continue growing in faithful giving throughout the year as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Making a pledge by November or December of each year also helps our Finance Committee to know what funds to expect in a new year and helps us plan and organise our work more effectively.

How do I decide how much to pledge?

Every offering matters at Christ Church Parish Church, regardless of the amount. You should PRAY and make a heartfelt commitment to give as you are able. At Christ Church we encourage cheerful proportionate giving. In short, giving to Christ’s work a portion or percentage of all God has given to us. A guide has been provided in a table in the Proportionate Giving Booklet on page 8 to help you determine the amount. Find the dollar amount in the table closest to your income, go across the line to the percentage (%) you wish to give to find the dollar amount.

What if I can’t find my income in the table, or I want to select a different percentage to what is on the table?

The table is only a guide. There is a simple formula that you can use. Round your monthly income to the nearest $1,000 and multiply it by the % you want to give.

Should I pledge the percentage of my Gross or Net income?

The Bible doesn't provide a definitive answer to this question – it is a matter of the heart. It's about our relationship with God and willingness to return to Him in gratitude for all that He has given to us. You may pledge based on your gross or net income. The important thing is that you are giving cheerfully and generously from a grateful heart.

How can I pledge?

We ask you to tell us about your pledge by completing a Pledge Form. Submit your pledge by placing your completed form in the white offering box in the Church or Office. Alternatively, you may complete the form online (see button below, at the end of this FAQ page).

What happens after I fill out the pledge form?

Remember to fulfill your pledge, by contributing weekly, monthly, or quarterly, through your monthly envelopes, by online transfer, or by putting your contribution in a clearly marked envelope with your name and the word “Pledge” so that we can properly allocate your gift. Visit our "Ways to Give" webpage for information on our online money transfer facilities.

What happens if my financial circumstances change during the year, and I cannot fulfill my pledge?

Your pledge is an annual commitment to support Christ Church Parish Church. While the act of systematic giving develops our faith in God as our provider in all circumstances, it is always possible to adjust your pledge if your circumstance change.

What is Covenant Giving?

A number of our members make regular contributions to the ministry of the church through a system of planned giving called Covenant Giving. In the covenant, they promise to give an annual sum to the church. Income that is given to churches and charities fall into a special tax category allowing persons who give through a covenant to therefore reclaim the tax paid on the sum covenanted.

What are the benefits of Covenant Giving?

Covenants help the church plan its finances, and they help the giver because they receive tax relief on the money that was given to their church.

Who can give via a covenant arrangement?

Anyone who pays tax on their income can give under a covenant.

How much am I expected to give under a covenant?

You may covenant any sum of money; it is left entirely up to you, as your response to the ministry of the church. Some of our present covenants are a few hundred dollars; some are over a thousand dollars. Please choose what you would like to give.

How would you respond to those who may feel uneasy about receiving a tax refund on the offering to God?

Reclaiming the tax paid is a legitimate benefit that the government has made available to income tax paying citizens who support their church, and an opportunity to demonstrate good stewardship over the resources provided to us by of God. The covenant giver should use any refund in the spirit that it was originally given…for the Glory of God.

How often do you make a covenant offering?

There are two different methods:

- You may make your offering in one lump sum, either in cash/cheque or transfer funds online

- You may make offerings periodically throughout the year, either in cash/cheque via offering envelopes provided by the church, or via online transfer.

Click the below button to complete a Pledge Form. The form also includes a section on Covenant Agreements, which is optional, but persons specifically intending to enter into a Covenent Agreement with the Church must complete all sections.

COMPLETE A PLEDGE FORM!