St. John's Episcopal Church-Austin, TX / La Iglesia Episcopal San Juan-Austin, TX
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    • The Bridge Newsletter >
      • 2020 Archive - The Bridge
      • 2021 Archive - The Bridge
    • services >
      • sunday worship
      • baptism
      • confirmation >
        • membership
      • first communion
      • presentations
      • quinceañeras
      • marriage
      • funerals
      • Pet Blessing
      • 2022 Holy Week
    • ministries >
      • community garden
      • alcoholics anonymous
      • pastoral care
      • daughters of the king
      • worship ministries
      • ushers and greeters
      • choir
    • learn with us >
      • sunday morning
      • Wednesday Evening
      • Cornerstone Literary Circle
      • Thursday Bible Study
      • Becoming Beloved Community >
        • Vestry Statement Against Racism
        • Black History Month
        • The Way of Love
        • Celebrating Juneteenth >
          • Celebrating Juneteenth - June 2
          • Celebrating Juneteenth - June 9
          • Celebrating Juneteenth - June 23
      • 2022 Lenten Series
      • Youth Formation
    • calendars >
      • Online Calendar
      • This Week!
      • yearly planner
    • About St. John's >
      • the episcopal church
      • accessibility
      • clergy
      • vestry
      • staff
      • history
      • 2022 Annual Parish Meeting
      • 2021 Annual Parish Meeting
    • Stewardship >
      • About stewardship
      • stewardship faq
      • Electronic Banking
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    • Zoom information
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FAQs - Pledges & Giving

“So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” ~
​2 Corinthians 4:18
Why Pledge?
Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. The tradition of giving back to God and to the church comes from the Biblical practice of “tithing.”  Annual Stewardship Pledges provide a solid basis for the church to plan for the coming year.

How does a pledge differ from a donation?

A donation is an outright gift, while a pledge is a promise to donate later. Pledges let us know how much money we can count on.

What is the Offering?

We sometimes call this prayerful giving. Pray, listen, and give. This is below or beyond a tithe and placed in the collection plate at our numerous services.

How will I determine the size of my pledge?

This is between you and God. Scripture calls a for a tithe of 10% of our time, talent and treasures (Numbers 18:26). Sometimes many have made a commitment to work toward tithing by starting with a percentage of income (Proportional Giving) and increasing it over time.

How do I make my pledge?

There are many options for communicating your pledge. Pick what is easiest for you:
  1. Giving Card: Cards are available at the church entrance, in the Parish Hall, or in the book racks on the backs of pews.
  2. Download and print a Giving Card.  Place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office:
    St. John's Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 81493, Austin, TX 78708-1493.
    Download the Giving Card for 2022 in English - Download the Giving Card for 2022 in Spanish
  3. You may download and fill our the Giving Card (links above) and email it to the church treasurer at treasurer@austinstjohns.org.

Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. Just advise us that this is “One Time” contribution on the ‘Memo' line of your check,  on the donation envelope, or on the Online Giving Portal.

What is E-Giving?
E-Giving is short for electronic giving. It is an automatic transfer program that allows you to make contributions without the hassle of writing checks. 

How much does E-Giving cost?
There normally won’t be any cost to you to use E-Giving. The parish will pay a nominal fee if you pay with electronic checking or pay with a credit card.  The Online Giving Portal includes the option of giving a bit more to help offset these fees.

What types of accounts can I give from?

You can use your checking or savings accounts from your bank; or Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card accounts.

What are ‘e-Checks’?
E-Checks are generated through your own bank account using the "Bill Payment" feature in your bank's online banking platform. To donate to St. John’s using this option, simply go to your bank's website and create a payment using their Auto Bill Pay feature. These can be set-up as a one-time payment or recurring payments.  Click Here to view the "Electronic Banking" page.

Can I give using a credit card?
Yes!  The Online Giving Portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit cards.

Do you have a smartphone App. for online giving?
Not at this time.  We are investigating options.

Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
Yes, all online contributions will be credited to your account and will appear on your quarterly statement along with any other donations.

 St. John's Episcopal Church
​11201 Parkfield Drive, Austin, TX 78758
​(the corner of Parkfield Drive and Braker Lane)

P. O. Box 81493, Austin, TX   78708-1493
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