Supporting St. Mary's with Pledges and Gifts

At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, we believe that giving is a sacred act—an expression of gratitude to God and a commitment to the work of Christ in the world. Your financial support allows us to offer vibrant worship, nurture spiritual growth, serve those in need, and be a place of hope and hospitality for all. We are deeply thankful for every gift, large or small, and we pray that God blesses each giver with grace and joy. Your generosity makes ministry possible—thank you for walking with us in faith.
Make a Pledge or
Recurring Gift
A pledge is a commitment to regular giving throughout the year.
Fill out the
2026 Pledge Form. 
Give a One Time Gift

Checks can be sent to -
36 Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003

2026 Annual Pledge Campaign Information

Options for making your 2026 pledge:
  • Fill out the pledge card that you received in the mail and return by mail.
  • Fill out the pledge card in the back of the Sunday worship bulletin and place it in the offering plate.
  • Fill out our online pledge card, here.

Options for making payments toward your pledge:
  • Send checks to St. Mary's Church, 36 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, or place them in the offering plate on Sunday.
  • Make St. Mary's a payee in your bank's online bill pay tool to have checks sent automatically on a recurring basis
  • Set up recurring online payments toward your pledge at Simple Give. 
    • Like all online giving platforms, SimpleGive charges transaction fees.  St. Mary's pays credit/debit card transaction fee of 3.09% + $0.39 and ACH transaction fee of 1.00% + $0.39.
What is a pledge campaign?
A pledge campaign is a period of time for gathering promises of financial support for an organization for a specific purpose. The purpose of St. Mary’s annual fall pledge campaign is to invite ourselves to continue or to join in supporting our church and its ministries over the next calendar year financially. Our pledges enable the Vestry and Rector to design a realizable budget for the upcoming calendar year.
Why should I pledge? How is the annual pledge campaign different from other giving (such as the weekly offering collection)?
The main reason to pledge (as opposed to other forms of giving) is to make an intentional commitment that allows all members of St. Mary’s to determine, year by year, the level of support appropriate to their individual circumstances and that also allows St. Mary’s to create an annual budget. Our weekly offering collection is a vital contribution to the parish’s financial health but on its own does not enable St. Mary’s to establish priorities and to allocate income, from a range of sources, to the many elements of parish life.
How much should I pledge?
This is a deeply personal question, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to determining a dollar amount. In the Bible, giving 10% of one's income, which is called a tithe, is considered normative. While many churches suggest tithing as a high-level goal for giving, most of us find ourselves needing to start somewhere a bit more modest. If you're new to pledging, consider calculating 2-3% of your income. Is this an amount you could give joyfully to St. Mary's? If it seems too big, reduce it a bit. If it seems too small, increase it a bit. Then, each subsequent year that you give to St. Mary's, consider increasing your pledge. Committing to incremental increases over time is a great way to make the practice of generosity an integral part of your spiritual life. Giving generously from a place of gratitude can truly transform your relationship with money.
How do I make my pledge? When are pledge payments due?
There are several easy ways to make a pledge (an expression of your intention to give) to St. Mary's:
  • Use the online pledge form; 
  • or, fill out the pledge card sent to previous givers and mail it to the office, 36 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003;
  • or, fill out the pledge card in the bulletin and deposit it in the offering plate
You can choose to fulfill your pledge by paying towards it weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, or by stock transfer (EIN 231352469). If you have questions about giving stock, please call St. Mary's investment manager, John Satterfield, at 610-222-5593, extension 200. 
There are also multiple ways to pay your pledge.
  • by check, either placed in the offering plate on Sunday morning or sent to the church by mail;
  • or, via your bank’s Bill Pay feature (contact your bank for more information);
  • or, via St. Mary's online giving portal, SimpleGive: http://my.simplegive.com/STMARYSConv
All pledgers will receive quarterly statements from the church office detailing their progress toward meeting their pledge.

Can I change my pledge amount?
Your pledge to St. Mary’s is not binding in any way. We recognize that circumstances may change, sometimes without warning, and this may impact your ability to fulfill your full pledge amount. Please reach out to the Church Office if you need to make a change to your pledge at [email protected].