Home ANNUAL DONATION PLEDGE FORM

St. George needs your help.

The cost to operate and maintain our church is going up and your financial pledge allows us to budget effectively.

Please download the form, complete it, and sign the form. You may then submit the properly completed form by bringing it to Church or by eMail. The eMail address can be found on the form.

Only those who have completed a pledge form and fulfilled their pledge are eligible to vote at the annual parish meeting as required by our church constitution.

Why Pledge?
  • It is a way of offering thanks to God from the fruits of our labours
  • So the church can manage a budget
  • To be able to vote
Do I get to vote at the annual parish meeting?
As per church constitution, only those who have completed a pledge form and fulfilled their pledge are eligible to vote at the annual parish meeting.
Why is St. George asking for pledges instead of just tray offerings?
Largely this is so that we can effectively plan and budget expenditures based on cash flows. Just like in your own household where you need to budget and time your expenses with your cash inflows to ensure you have money on hand, the church also needs to do the same to pay its bills. Pledges help us to do that.
Why do I have to commit to a dollar amount?
Knowing what each parishioner will pledge permits the creation of a proper budget.
Is there a minimum dollar amount I have to pledge?
No, there is no minimum. The church only asks that you give God a priority in your life. Remember that all you have is the result of God’s blessings upon you. Giving back to God is a way of honouring Him and thanking Him for all of those blessings.
How often do I have to make payments towards my pledge?
The church will accept whatever frequency you can manage but the more often they are made the more cash flow the church has on hand to meet its regular expenses. Payments can be made through your church envelope, a single lump sum payment or multiple payments. The examples on the form show how even small weekly amounts can make pledging easier.
What if my circumstances change and I cannot financially fulfill my pledge?
That is okay. The church understands that circumstances change. No one will come to collect money from you although we may mail a general reminder notice regarding pledge payments. The church only asks that you give God a priority in your life.
Does this pledge form cover this calendar year only?
Yes, the pledge form only covers the current calendar year. A new pledge form will need to be completed for each new year.
What if I want to change my pledge amount?
You can increase or decrease your pledge amount by simply completing a new pledge form or by contacting the church office.