How Much
Should I Give?
We believe that giving is about us responding to God’s abundant generosity. Just as God has blessed us, we are called to bless others. Our goal is for all people to begin and continue a journey of generosity so that all might discover the joy that comes from giving for the sake of others and the power of witnessing God using our gifts to change lives and transform communities.
In the scriptures, we see a tithe (10%) of income as the standard. As that might be a difficult leap for many people, we encourage you to prayerfully consider what it means for you to give sacrificially.
How Often Should I Give?
You are welcome to give at whatever frequency best fits your situation. Many people find monthly or weekly giving to be a helpful practice for budgeting. Regular giving helps to provide stability for the missions and ministries of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church of Valley Forge throughout the year.
What is Financial Commitment and Why is It Important?
The Financial Commitment is an estimate of how much you intend to give for the coming year. You submit an estimate of giving (card or online) to the church. While most offerings are made during the fall as a part of our Generosity Campaign, they can be made and changed at any time of the year. Since these offerings tend to make up the majority of our annual resourcing of the church budget, submitting this estimate allows church leaders to plan faithfully and set priorities.
Changing My Commitment?
If you are unable to meet your commitment or would like to make a change, you are welcome to contact the financial administrator at any time to make the change.
What Else Should I Know?
St. Matthew’s mails quarterly statements to help you track your giving, in addition to an annual statement for your tax return. You can also request to receive your quarterly statement via email.
Your privacy is important to us. While church leaders will thank you for your generosity, only those responsible for church financial information will know the specific amounts of contributions. If you have any questions about your privacy, please call 610-688-7055.