Annual Giving Campaign
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds
not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,
but encouraging one another.
Hebrews 10:24-25
Dear Friends in Christ,
As we begin our 2025 stewardship campaign, we invite you to take part in the next step of Nurturing Faith and Building Community here at Holy Innocents. Our church is a place where families, children, and individuals of all ages come together to experience God’s love in new and meaningful ways.
At Holy Innocents, we’re committed to creating spaces where everyone—especially young families and children—can deepen their connection with Christ. Whether it’s through vibrant children's ministries, engaging youth programs, or adult Bible studies, your support helps build a community where faith flourishes across generations.
One of the ways we nurture faith is through our inspiring music ministry. From the joyous sounds of our children’s choir to the beautiful hymns that lift up our worship, music plays a vital role in helping us connect with God. Your pledge helps ensure that our music program continues to enrich our services, providing moments of reflection, praise, and spiritual renewal for all who attend.
Cultivating community is more than just gathering for worship. It’s about forming real relationships that uplift, inspire, and sustain us as we navigate life together. Your pledge helps us continue to create these connections, ensuring that our growing congregation feels welcomed, supported, and equipped to serve others.
Pledging now helps us count on the funds needed to build and grow our church together in 2025. Your support, at any level, makes a tangible difference in the life of our congregation and the broader community.
Please prayerfully consider pledging this year. Your support will expand children’s and youth ministries, broaden outreach, and ensure our sanctuary continues to resound with hymns of praise.
In gratitude and love,
The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray, Rector The Rev. T. Stewart Lucas, Vicar
Chris Protos, Stewardship Committee Chair Greg Euston
Nora Hattauer Julie Skaggs
Give
We are called to be good stewards of all the resources entrusted to us.
Every decision we make about the way we live our lives and use our resources is
an act of stewardship and a tangible expression of our faith.
FAQ
JOIN US IN
Making a meaningful pledge to support the ministries of Holy Innocents.
WHAT IS A PLEDGE?
Your commitment to make a financial gift to support our mission and ministries. Pledging enables the church staff and vestry to budget responsibly for the year ahead. We operate on the calendar year, so your pledge begins on Jan. 1, 2024, and ends on Dec. 31, 2024.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I PLEDGE?
The traditional measure of giving to the church is the tithe. From ancient times, people have given the first fruits of their labor, the first and best portion to God. Tithing is the biblical principle whereby a person or family gives 10% of their first fruits back to God through the church. We encourage you to consider this spiritual practice. The average 2023 pledge is $5,084.
If a tithe is too big of a leap, consider proportional giving. Start with your expected income for next year and determine a percentage that feels right for you both spiritually and practically. Then aim to increase your giving incrementally each year.
CAN I AUTOMATE MY GIVING?
Yes. Holy Innocents offers several ways to give online and make your giving automatically. You may set up the payments from your card or account to occur on a weekly, biweekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Contact Caroline in the church office to learn more, 404-751-2906.
ARE THERE OTHER WAYS OF GIVING?
Some people choose to transfer stock to Holy Innocents and receive a deduction for the full value without incurring capital gains tax. Some parishioners also find it useful to fulfill their pledge through their IRA Required Minimum Distribution. Please contact the church office to learn more.
I AM FACED WITH FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Let us know. It is okay! We all face different situations at different times in our lives. Unexpected expenses and events happen. We believe God prefers our gifts of faith and gratitude, not shame and guilt.
WHO CAN I SPEAK TO ABOUT STEWARDSHIP AT HOLY INNOCENTS?
Other Giving Options
Endowment & Planned Giving
Endowment and planned giving are ways to ensure Holy Innocents continued presence and legacy for years to come. These funds empower ministry beyond what is possible through annual operating funds and assist us in meeting the inevitable, and often unforeseen, challenges we might face. The Legacy Circle is a group of people who have chosen to remember the church in their will or with generous gifts during their lives.
If you would like more information on how to give in this way and impact your community for generations to come, please contact Caroline Fleming today.
Memorials & Gifts
Gifts and memorials to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church are a wonderful way to honor a living friend or remember a loved one. The funds are used to improve and maintain the buildings, plant trees and gardens on the grounds, and to purchase sacramental items needed to celebrate services.
For more information on how to give in this way, please contact Melody McNeil today.
Altar Flowers
Gifts of Altar Flowers can be given in memory of someone who has died or in thanksgiving for an occasion of celebration. Altar flower gifts are recognized in the bulletin on the weekend of their placement.
For more information on how to give in this way, please contact Melody McNeil today.