Giving

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

At St. Dunstan of Canterbury, our life together as a church family is marked by love, service, and gratitude. The act of giving is both a spiritual practice and a profound statement of our faith—an offering that supports the flourishing of our church, our ministries, and our community. Every gift, no matter the size, reflects a shared hope to bring the light of Christ into the world, sustaining our worship, outreach, and fellowship.

Why Your Gift Matters

Your giving supports every aspect of our shared mission. Through your generosity, we can continue to grow as a place of spiritual nourishment, belonging, and care. Your contributions:

  • Uphold our Worship: Funding helps maintain our church building as a sacred space for worship and reflection. It supports everything from our Sunday services to special celebrations, baptisms, weddings, and memorials that mark the sacred passages of life.

  • Sustain Outreach and Service: Through outreach programs, we aim to serve those in need within our community and beyond. Your giving extends our arms to the lonely, the hungry, and those who seek the compassionate love of Christ.

  • Nurture our Children and Youth: Our children’s ministry and youth programs depend on contributions to provide meaningful spiritual formation, guiding the next generation in faith, hope, and love.

  • Enrich Fellowship and Growth: Through Bible studies, prayer groups, and events, we seek to deepen our faith together. Gifts support resources that help each of us to grow in our spiritual journey and in connection with one another.

Ways to Give

St. Dunstan offers several ways to make giving as simple and meaningful as possible:

  1. Weekly Offering Envelopes: Available by request from our office, these envelopes are an easy way to give during services. Visitor envelopes are available at the back of the sanctuary.

  2. Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG): Set up a recurring monthly gift directly from your bank account, ensuring consistent support for the church’s ministry. This can be arranged by filling out a form available at the church office.

  3. E-Transfer: By contacting the church office you can make one-time or recurring gifts by e-transfer.

  4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Consider leaving a legacy of faith by remembering St. Dunstan in your estate plans. This enduring gift reflects a lifelong commitment to the church and its future.

  5. Tap to Give: Beginning in Advent 2024 we will have Tap to Give stations in our entryway for a quick and convenient way to give.

  6. Special Collections: Throughout the year, we hold special collections for seasonal and time-limited appeals.

  7. CanadaHelps: Using the form below, you can give online, and set-up one-time or regular monthly giving.

Thank you for being part of our church family and for your faithful support. Your giving sustains not only our church, but the grace, love, and peace we seek to share with the world. Together, let us continue to be a light in our community, a place of hope and sanctuary where all are welcomed.