Giving

At St. James by-the-Sea we believe that we are called to be good stewards of all that God has entrusted us with. Not only our financial resources, but our environment, our relationships, and our spiritual selves.

Plate Offerings 

Weekly plate offerings are an important source of income that the Parish relies on to support their programs and ministries.

Special Gift Appeals 

Special appeals are made in circumstances where, for example, actual income does not meet budgeted amounts to fund a particular program or project; or where an unexpected need or opportunity presents itself.

We hope that in addition to your pledge, you will consider making plate offerings and special gifts either in response to an appeal or, if you are so moved, to initiate a special gift of your own!

Estate or Planned Gifts

We also hope that you will consider helping the church in preparing for the longer term. Our Legacy Society is designed to help people make prayerful estate plans. Would you consider including St. James by-the-Sea in your will? Do you have real property or other highly appreciated assets that you might leave to the church? There are many planned giving vehicles that can result in immediate tax benefits for you, benefit your family now or in the future, and benefit the church in amounts that you may not have thought possible. The last box you can check on the Pledge Card is to include St. James in your estate plans. We encourage you to check that box and contact the church office for more information about that option.

Gifts of Stock

For those wishing to donate stock, the following information constitutes a “letter of instruction” and may be provided to your broker:

DTC#: 0164
Acct #: 8658-7375
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.