Annual Giving (Pledging)

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Giving is an integral part of our spiritual growth and our relationship with God. Therefore, we ask each parishioner to consider making a responsible and significant pledge based on their financial situation. 

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A pledge is a commitment to give one's time, talents, and money as an expression of faith and personal response to God's generosity. A pledge represents one's specific Christian commitment to "work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God" (BCP, p. 856). 

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A tithe (pledge) is 10% of one's income and is often a benchmark reached after incremental increases each year. "The first reference to a tithe in the OT is the one that Abraham vows to the priest-king Melchizedek (Gn 14:20). Jacob also promised a tithe to God at Bethel (Gn 28:18-22). Various laws concerning the tithe appear in the legislation said to have been given with the covenant at Sinai, e.g., Lv 27:30-33 for the fifth-century priestly code and Dt 14:22-29 from the earlier Deuteronomic Code." (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/tithe/)

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At St. Bede's Episcopal Church, every pledge, no matter what amount, makes a valued contribution to our mission and ministry.

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Thanks to everyone who has committed a pledge toward our Annual Operating Budget! We budget for and continue to need new pledges throughout the year. Therefore, we invite you to pledge today. You can pledge easily online by printing and returning the "Pledge Form." 

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Supporting the Mission and Programs of St. Bede's is now easier than ever. You can now make a one-time or a recurring donation by clicking on "DONATE NOW" below.

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For more information on pledging or to speak to a member of the Stewardship Committee, please email giving@stbedesla.org or contact the church office at (310) 391-5522.

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For Frequently Asked Questions regarding pledging, please click here.