JESUS SAID…
“IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE” Acts 20:35
Why do we give?
We give first and foremost in response to God’s love for us. This includes financial giving to support and advance our vision and work as churches. With this in mind we encourage everyone who sees Marlbrook as their home to give prayerfully, regularly, joyfully and generously in proportion with their income.
We would encourage you where possible to give by regular bank transfer (details below) – this is the most efficient and cost-effective way for us to receive donations and really helps us to plan & budget. The full list of ways to give is listed below.
PARISH GIVING SCHEME
ONLINE GIVING
- Give One-Off amounts by Credit/Debit cards and Apple/Google pay wallets
- Give monthly, quarterly or annually by Direct Debit
- Sign up to inflation-linked giving annually
- Enhance your gift to your church by having Gift Aid at 25% added to your giving
- Give securely and donate anonymously, if you prefer
- You can also contact us for bank details should you prefer setting up a standing order
EPHESIAN FUND
ONLINE GIVING FOR ORTHODOX MINISTRY
- Many in Marlbrook value the evangelical ministry that has been so fruitful in the last few decades with an emphasis on the authority of scripture and the missional call to make new disciples. However, recent decisions by the House of Bishops to walk away from historic biblical teaching is causing many evangelicals to review their giving to their local Church of England parish church.
- The Ephesian Fund provides an alternative way to give and is designed to help ensure your giving is only used to support orthodox ministry across Marlbrook and the Diocese.
- Click here to find out more
IN-PERSON GIVING
DONATIONS BY CASH/CHEQUE/CARD
- You can still give in-person in the old-school ways
- Donation boxes are available in both church buildings
- Cheques payable to: ‘PCC Twerton’ (St Michaels) or ‘Church of the Ascension’
- We also have contactless card readers in both churches as well as Rose Cottage
- Remember to pick up and complete a gift aid form so we can claim back from the government 25% of your gifts!