Money and giving
“In our house, Margaret and I have to make priorities. There are demands upon our income, and we budget for what we can afford - for food, heating, lighting, hospitality, holidays, the needs of our children, and the family in Uganda.
“But before we begin to make these priorities I set aside 20% of my gross income which must be given to the Church. And so does Margaret. For both of us, this is 20% of our gross income which must be given to the Church.
“Believe you me – the temptation not to meet what we believe the Lord requires of us gets harder every month! Unfortunately, because Christ loved us and gave us everything he had, the only fitting response is to give first to the Lord.
“I tell you this, not because we are satisfied with our giving, but simply to share with you the joy and the struggle when after prayer we first give ourselves to God and to his body the Church. The giving of money simply flows out of the purposes of God working in our lives.”
The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd Dr John Sentamu.
There is a common perception that Christian stewardship is about balancing the books, keeping the show on the road and paying for the building and the parish share. However, in reality, stewardship is a fundamental aspect of Christian discipleship and needs to be seen in the light of God's mission in creation.
What is Christian stewardship?
- It's not just about money.
- It’s about the whole Christian life - it's about discipleship, learning to follow Christ.
- It's about using and managing our God-given resources appropriately and responsibly.
These pages look at how the church is funded, and what help is available with stewardship in your church. Below, you can download a leaflet to print for anyone wanting to understand where your money goes to.
Associated Documents:
- Money and Giving Leaflet 2010 (551kb)
