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St. Augustine’s is grateful to the many faithful parishioners who give their time, talent, and treasure to support and sustain the ministry of our church. Regular financial giving is essential to funding ongoing church operations and, from time to time, special purpose appeals. We understand that finances can be tight for some, so parishioners are asked to prayerfully consider what God is calling them to give – with their finances as well as their time and gifts. Friends of St. Augustine’s are also welcome to donate for ongoing operations, in memory of a loved one or in response to special appeals.

Different ways to donate

Parishioners may request monthly or weekly numbered envelopes which are used to enclose their cheque or cash when giving during church services. Contact the Envelope Secretary via the church office to order a box of envelopes. Generic envelopes are available in the pews for those who do not have prenumbered envelopes. Offerings are then placed in the plate that is passed around during the offertory hymn

Cash and cheques may be dropped off at the church office or cheques may be mailed. Please do not mail cash. Parishioners who have prenumbered envelopes should use them to enclose their cash or cheque. If prenumbered envelopes are not used, the donor should provide their envelope number (if known) or name/address on their cheque or plain envelope.

St. Augustine’s is set up to receive offerings via e-transfer, which is an online transfer of funds from the payor’s bank account to the church’s bank account. E-transfers should be sent to the email address: givings@staug.org. The transfer is automatically deposited without the need to respond to a security question. The transfer message should be used to provide the parishioner’s envelope number if known, as well as any special instructions related to the payment.

Parishioners may establish a pre-authorized debit agreement with St. Augustine’s. After initial setup, transfers are processed automatically every month from the parishioner’s bank account to the St. Augustine’s bank account. This agreement can be changed or cancelled at any time. The form for setting up a pre-authorized debit agreement can be obtained by contacting the church office.

The St. Augustine’s Endowment Fund was established in 2001. It has steadily grown since then and parishioners can ensure that it continues to grow. The mission of the Endowment Fund is to provide for the long-term life and ministry of St. Augustine’s. The capital in the fund is held, invested and not spent, however the income earned from the invested money can be spent to ensure the maintenance of the church, to provide increased funding to grow programs for families and youth, for Christian education, for worship through music and for outreach into the community. The Endowment Fund is held and administered by the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta and invested by RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel. Donors may direct where the income from their gift to the Endowment Fund is to be used, and a charitable receipt for tax purposes will be provided to you or your Estate. After providing for your loved ones, please consider making a provision for St. Augustine’s in your Will worded as follows: “to be paid to St. Augustine’s Anglican Church of Lethbridge, Alberta.” For more information about gifts in a Will or of an insurance policy, please contact the Church office or the Rector at 403-327-3970.

This online function, which is administered by Canada Helps, enables parishioners and others to donate to St. Augustine’s using their credit card. Use the “donate now” form below.

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