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The Gifts of Time and Resources
God has provided each one of us with a unique set of gifts. Some of us have developed our talents over time through dedication and commitment. Some of us are still only beginning to discover the nature of our great offerings.
Perhaps you have a sense of your gifts, but haven’t fully developed them. Or maybe you are aware of your talents and you are ready to take a step forward and share them with the congregation. Our gifts define us as individuals, and when we share ourselves in stewardship, we gain a sense of gratitude and satisfaction in return.
Lay Ministry is an exciting and deeply satisfying opportunity to share your gifts with the community and grow as an individual. ESG can offer direction and advice to help you on your path. What better gift can you give to the congregation than sharing yourself? Please share your unique gifts with your fellow members.
Financial Stewardship
In the fall of the year, you will be invited to pledge an amount to contribute over the next year. This pledge helps our church officials plan their budget and design our mission plan.
You may contribute weekly through offering envelopes, monthly through cheques mailed to the church or placed on the offering plate. Many members find that it is easiest to sign up for PAR (Preauthorized Remittances drawn directly from your bank account.) This method helps the church to maintain a steady flow of cash to meet operating expenses.
You are also invited to consider future giving through planned giving, bequests or estate planning.
For more information on any of the above contact: Mark Ball, Chair of the Stewardship Committee
e. markball@rogers.comDebbie Bozzi in the Church Office.
t. 416-481-1141 x 220
e. debbie@esgunited.orgThe Anniversary Bursary Fund at Eglinton St. George's United Church in Toronto awards bursaries to candidates for ministry in the United Church of Canada who are registered in a campus-based Master of Divinity programme of a United Church Theological School.
Individual awards of $1,000 may be granted after careful consideration by the Anniversary Bursary Committee. The decision will take account of the financial need of the candidate, their academic achievement and statement of faith.
For more information please contact Marg Anglin, Chair, Anniversary Bursary Committee, ranglin07@gmail.com. The deadline for submission [application form] each year is October 15. The money is disbursed the end of November.
Download a PAR Banking Form (PDF)
To reorder a supply of offering envelopes, please call the office at 416-481-1141 x.210.
Download the 2009 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the 2008 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the 2007 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the Leave a Legacy in Your Will Brochure (PDF)
Download the 2009-10 Giving Opportunities Brochure (PDF)If you do not have Adobe Acrobat to read PDFs, a free download is available at the Adobe site. Please be assured it is safe and will not harm your computer.
Last update - September 19, 2011
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