Make a Pledge

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​​"And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.  And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces." Luke 9:16-17, NRSV

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More than Enough is the theme of this year's stewardship campaign. It comes from the gospel story of Jesus' feeding of five thousand people. Sometimes we think the miracle is that Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish, however another interpretation is that the “miracle” is one of generosity. Responding to Jesus’ call, the people in the crowd turn out their pockets, shake out their blankets, and look through their parcels to find enough to meet the needs of the community - more than enough really as they had twelve full baskets leftover. In our annual stewardship, we gather the gifts of our community and it is enough – enough to fund our operations and an abundance more to take care of our neighbors and plan for the future. It starts with prayerfully making a generous pledge according to one's ability - by doing so, we will have enough to be the welcoming, life-changing spiritual community God calls us to be. 

 How do I make a pledge for 2023?

Option 1:  Make your pledge online. 

• When the pledge form appears, input the amount of your pledge and select the frequency of your gifts. 
• Input your name and email address.
• Select Save Pledge.
• You will see a message: "Before you go, do you want to schedule gifts for this pledge? " Select the checkbox If you will schedule recurring payments (ACH bank withdrawals or credit card payments). You will be redirected to a second page to collect your information. If you will pay by check (your own or from your bank's bill-payer) or cash/check in an envelope in the offering plate, you need not do anything further.
• You will receive an email confirming your pledge. It may take a few minutes for it to arrive in your email.
• Your pledge, when successfully submitted, will appear on your Realm giving page with "Annual 2023 Stewardship" shown above 2022 Tithes and Offerings.​

Please note: If you need help signing in, please contact the church office during business hours:   317-846-8716 or contact the church by email.

Option 2: Download a pledge card. 
Print and complete the form. Bring it to the church and place it in the offering plate or leave it at the church office. Or mail the completed card to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Attn: Treasurer, 1402 West Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032.

Option 3:
Pick up a pledge card at church or contact the church office to request one. Complete the form and bring it to church or mail it to:  St. Christopher's Episcopal Church,  Attn: Treasurer, 1402 West Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032

How much do I commit to give?
Only you and God know what you can commit. We are praying for 100 percent participation—regardless of the amount. No matter the size of your commitment, your donations make a real difference. 
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When do I make my pledge?
You can make a commitment at any time; making a commitment by October 30 for 2023 helps the vestry plan financially for the coming year.