Like good stewards of the grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift you have received. 1 Peter 4:10
Stewardship begins with recognizing what we have been given. Our relationships, opportunities, and community are gifts that invite us to respond with gratitude.
At Holy Innocents, we practice that gratitude together—in worship, over coffee, through service, and by simply showing up for one another. Here, we grow in faith, practice forgiveness, and discover what it means to belong.
Stewardship is about participation. Each of us brings something: time, talents, prayers, resources, or financial support. None of us can do everything, but together our gifts become worship, welcome, fellowship, learning, and care.
For the coming year, we invite you to consider making a pledge as an act of gratitude. Gifts of every size help sustain our shared ministry and keep this community welcoming for everyone who enters our doors, now and in the years ahead.
Please click on our 2027 Campaign brochure below to learn more about our budget and goals for next year. We hope it helps you imagine the ministry we can make possible together.
Thank you for being part of Holy Innocents. Together. For Good.
With gratitude,
The Stewardship Team & Clergy
FAQ
WHAT IS A PLEDGE?
A pledge is your commitment to make a financial gift in support of our mission and ministries. It allows our staff and vestry to plan responsibly. Pledges for 2027 run from January 1 through December 31.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I PLEDGE?
The biblical standard is the tithe—10% of income. Consider proportional giving: choose a percentage that is both spiritually meaningful and financially practical, and aim to increase it over time.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY PLEDGE?
Return a pledge card by mail or in person. Submit online at holyinnocents.org/give.
CAN I AUTOMATE MY GIVING?
Yes. Through REALM you can schedule gifts weekly, monthly, or quarterly from your bank account or card.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
You can give through stock transfers or your IRA Required Minimum Distribution, often with tax advantages. Contact Caroline Fleming, Parish Administrator:
404-751-2906
IF YOUR SITUATION CHANGES
Please let us know. We all face seasons of uncertainty, and God desires gifts offered in faith and gratitude—not guilt.
Stock Donation Instructions
Donating Stock to Holy Innocents
Thank you for considering a gift of appreciated stock. Stock donations are a simple and meaningful way to support the ministry of Holy Innocents’, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity. We are happy to walk with you through every step.
Here’s how it works:
- Contact Us First
Please email Caroline Fleming at or call 404-751-2906 to receive transfer instructions.
Caroline will need to know: - The name of the stock
- The number of shares being donated
- How you would like your gift applied (for example: your annual pledge, the capital campaign, next year’s pledge, or another designation)
- Your Broker Handles the Transfer
Your broker will complete the transfer directly to our account. For tax purposes, you will be credited with the average of the high and low stock prices on the day the shares are received.
The net proceeds (after any fees) will be applied exactly as you’ve requested. - Acknowledgment and Receipt
You will receive a letter confirming the stock received, the number of shares, and how your gift was applied, for your income tax records.
If you have any questions at all, Caroline is always happy to help. We are grateful for your generosity and for the many ways you support the life and mission of 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.