Giving in Grace
A call to participate in God’s love and provision
Stewardship is a term frequently used to include regular, planned financial giving within your local Parish - the act of contributing to the care of God's gifts and community.
Our challenge
Parishes like ours do not receive direct funding from the wider Church of England. Instead, we rely on the generosity of visitors to our church and regular giving by parishioners. Our parish in Ribchester needs to raise £2,000 per week to sustain our buildings and clergy, our ministry and mission.
Over the past few years, however, income has fallen considerably short of expenditure. This has forced us to rely on the generosity of past benefactors by using reserves. However, reserves do not last forever and are shrinking rapidly.
Our Church
Our giving sustains teo medieaval church buildings; sacred places dedicated to worship, prayer, witness and community. It sustains our clergy, here and across our diocese.
Our giving sustains much of our ministry, helping:
- Visiting sick people
- Admission or confirmation courses
- Taking school assemblies
- Comforting bereaved families
- Celebrating baptism
- Preaching sermons
- Celebrating the Eucharist
- Showing people the love of Christ through our care and compassion
Our giving sustains mission both here in our local community, as well as across the UK and overseas, for people we may never meet but to whom we are able to give comfort and practical support through our ministry.
How to give
If you would like begin making regular donations, or to increase the donations you already make, you can do so either by completing this response form (and returning it to the Rectory) or by setting up a direct payment through your bank for 'The Parochial Church Council of Ribchester', Sort Code: 30 96 85, Account: 02925640.
Alternatively, one-off or regular donations can be made through our online fundraising partner, Give as you Live.
Contactless payments can be made at any time using the card reader located in St Wilfrid’s Church.
If you have any questions about donations, Gift Aid or our envelope scheme, please contact our Treasurer, Tim, on 01254 878957 or our Gift Aid Secretary, Clare, on 01254 878682.
