Thank you for considering a donation to our church. Your time, and treasures, will only help our church, its programs, and community grow and prosper.

You now have the option to make donations online.  Please click here to make In Lieu of Flower, Memorial, Weekly Plate/Candle, Faith in Action, Youghakin, Madagh, or General Donation.

Membership
*New members should visit our Membership and Volunteering Page and fill out a membership form first. 
Those looking to pay their annual dues online can click here.

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In its most basic form, the Church is a family, a community – one that is, in our case, rooted in the Christian faith of our ancestors. Accordingly, the Church thrives in proportion to the love, commitment, and financial contributions of our community members.

There is a not more satisfying feeling than giving to the Church.  Your generosity helps to maintain community outreach and ensure that any others will be affected by your kindness.  Please see below on how you can give.

Options for Giving
Here are some of the most common option for financial giving to St. Stephen’s Church as well as current fundraising initiatives.

Requiem/Hokehankisd Donation
We take the time to remember those we lost traditionally 40 days after their passing and annually on the Sunday closest to the day of passing. On this occasion, we offer special prayers and monetary donations in their memory. Click here to make your requiem/hokehankisd donation.

Annual Membership dues
Should be paid in January of each year: $200 per individual / $400 per couple. To learn the importance of membership and why you should consider being a dues-paying member, please click here.

*** To pay your annual membership dues, click the appropriate link below:

• Individual Membership
• Couple Membership
• Student Membership

In Lieu of Flowers Donations
The death of a family member or close friend is one of life’s most painful episodes. Those in mourning need support and one of the most appropriate and appreciated ways to express sympathy and compassion, as well as respect for the deceased, is by sending flowers.

Often times, family members of the deceased so graciously will ask relatives and friends to make In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Stephen’s.  Click here if you would like to make an “In Lieu of flowers” donation.

Yearly Pledge (tithe)
A portion  (typically 1-10%) of your salary. Often paid on a monthly basis.

Securities
Stocks, bond, and mutual funds are gifts that just keep giving! You will nit only enjoy a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift, but will save on capital gains tax that would be due if you sold securities differently.

Will or Living Trust
Leave a lasting legacy by remembering the Church in your will, in a loving trust, in an insurance policy, or a retirement account.  It is never too late, or a bad time, to review long term financial planning.

Endowment
Gifts you can be used to add to our endowment fund.  If you would like to honor a special someone or make a donation in the name of a loved one, this is the right place to invest.  These funds are invested by the Church and will continue to grow so that we may become more inclusive in our goal to enhance our spiritual outreach.

Those interested in establishing a securities, living trust plan, or endowment fund, should contact the Church office at office@soorpstepanos.org.